“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
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
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“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
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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.
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
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
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
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
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