[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nsne9-QZQH4?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://safe.txmblr.com&wmode=opaque&w=540&h=304] Yesterday at work I brought in a local hospice company to train our staff through the Virtual Dementia Tour tool by a company
People often ask me how they will know when it’s the “right time” to move someone into Memory Care. There is no official perfect time, but
Lois is very active at the community. She is generally very excitable, very happy, and very sociable. She does, however, get anxious easily. Lois enjoys
Malinda was notorious for “shopping” in other residents’ closets. Because she felt like the whole floor was her house, she had no qualms about going into
Every so often, Bill will come walking into our office. Our office door is always open, so it is not uncommon for residents to come
“I don’t want to end up in a place like this,” she told a coworker. “It’s awful and depressing to have dementia.” I tried not to
dementia-by-day: “I need a cab!” he said, motioning to the phone. “Oh, where do you need to go?” I asked. “I’m getting married soon,” he
Sandra was known for sundowning. Most days, Sandra would start crying around 3 PM. “Sundowning” is a common phenomenon for people with dementia. Essentially, it
So many caregivers feel that if they tell their loved one with dementia something enough times, that piece of information will stay with them. “Dad,
Linda reached her hand out, trying to catch the elevator door as it closed. “Hang on, Linda!” I called out. “What!” she yelled back at
