“But Don’t You Remember?”
“But don’t you remember…?” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard people ask this of individuals living with dementia. Honestly, it’s almost comical
March 14, 2021
Tag: frontotemporal dementia
Enter the Gray Area: Communicating with someone living with dementia
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July 23, 2019
5 steps to get you into the world of someone living with dementia
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May 26, 2019
SOLVE their fear of water
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January 27, 2019
Use music to completely change the day of someone with dementia
It was really challenging to get Kayla ready in the morning. She didn’t want to eat, dress, or even—really—get out of bed at all. Her
September 2, 2018
“He sleeps all day!”
Most people with dementia, especially in later stages, will sleep all day if you let them. A lot of caregivers come to me with the
August 4, 2017
We aren’t talking about FTD enough
Samuel walked into the room and started immediately yelling about his boss. “I can’t believe this mother [explicative deleted]! He laid me off!” It was particularly
July 8, 2017
“Don’t ask for permission, beg for forgiveness.”
So many family caregivers will say to me, “But mom/dad/aunt/brother/spouse will not let me…” Take the car Move them into a care community Pay the bills
June 15, 2017
Why are Life Skill Stations so important in dementia care? – Designing for Dementia
Why are Life Skill Stations so important in dementia care? – Designing for Dementia
March 30, 2017
Fractured Memories: A new book by Emily Page
I’m currently reading a book that Emily Page sent me. She’s an artist and new author of “Fractured Memories,” a story about her father, a man
March 13, 2017
