Is it ever OK to lie to someone with dementia?
Transcript: I’m often asked if it’s ever okay to lie to someone with dementia. And my answer is to simply take the word lying, and
May 1, 2023
Tag: dementia care
When is it time for HOSPICE in dementia?
Transcript:Today’s topic that a lot of people don’t love chatting about, is the H word…hospice. When do you know that it’s time to transition a
April 24, 2023
Change the conversation in dementia care
Transcript Today’s topic is all about how to change the conversation in dementia care. I’m going to be telling you about how to change the
April 17, 2023
5 STEPS to Embrace Their Reality Effectively!
Transcript Today’s topic is all about the 5 steps it takes to Embrace Their Reality™ effectively! These are my five steps to embracing someone’s reality
April 10, 2023
Confused Enough to Be Confused
Transcript Today’s topic is about being confused enough to be…confused. I had a care partner say to me recently, “I feel really guilty saying this,
April 3, 2023
How to respond if they ask, “How am I doing?”
Transcript Today’s topic is about how to respond if they ask, “How am I doing?” I got an interesting question from a woman who reads
March 28, 2023
Why “Validation” “Redirection” and “Distraction” Are OUTDATED in Dementia Care!
Transcript Today’s topic is about why validation, redirection, and distraction are outdated in Dementia Care. There’s nothing that I love more than getting in an
March 20, 2023
How to introduce a baby doll to someone with dementia
How to introduce a stuffed animal or baby doll to a person living with dementia! Two, easy steps to get you more in-tune with what that person needs and feels.
September 5, 2022
Ambiguous Loss & Anticipatory Grief in 3 Minutes
So, ambiguous loss & anticipatory grief… it doesn’t mean that your loved one has to be at end of life stages. I would recommend reading
August 29, 2022
Why Stuffed Animals work in Dementia Care
Video Transcript So here is what I hear from people who talk about using a stuffed animal with someone living with dementia – these are
August 15, 2022
