“But isn’t dementia care sad?”
Another short story from my time as a Dementia Care Director “I am leaving for the day, because my young son is at home with
June 20, 2021
Tag: geriatrics
At home, in adult day care, in assisted living…how do you know if it’s a good fit?
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January 20, 2019
Assisted Living is not your enemy
“We want to keep her out of assisted living as long as possible.” “My brother thinks it’s horrible that we want to move dad.” “I’m
October 25, 2018
“I don’t really remember it, but I know it’s there.”
We were playing a “fill in the blank” game. I had gathered six of the residents in the front hallway of the Skilled Nursing Facility, in
February 10, 2017
What is dementia-positive design?
BEFORE: First two photos in the set AFTER: Third photo in the set Dementia-positive design is not a concept that gets talked about frequently enough.
February 4, 2017
“You look like a wicked broad!”
Joan was the second British woman who had lived in one of my dementia care communities. She had moved to the US after meeting her
September 3, 2016
Why residents constantly lose their shoes in long-term care
I’ve met some of the best people while working in long-term care. While there are plenty of residents’ families that I wish I hadn’t had to
August 10, 2016
How to Make the Move to a Dementia Care Community SUCCESSFUL
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT (a post from earlier) I get asked about moving loved ones to dementia care communities all the time. Families usually
August 3, 2016
People with dementia always win arguments
You can’t argue with someone who has dementia. Well, you can, but you are going to lose. Merle’s daughter comes to visit her frequently, but
July 30, 2016
“Dad, do you remember my name?”
Oh, please don’t ask him that, I thought to myself. The old man stood in the doorway, smiling, confused; an uncertain grin, looking at his
July 24, 2016
