There’s Friendship in Dementia
A pair of my residents walked down the hall together. Joyce was hand in hand with her new friend, Darlene. Joyce stopped and looked at
March 22, 2016
Tag: love
"I didn't eat breakfast!"
Maddie paced up and down the hallway, looking unusually distraught. Normally, Maddie was in a fantastic mood and always engaged in activities. Today, however, Maddie
February 22, 2016
A Thank You
In honor of Valentine’s Day, here’s a thank you from your loved ones with dementia, but because they can’t always say it, I will say
February 14, 2016
An Imaginary Marriage
“Henry! Get your keys, we gotta go!” “I can’t find my keys, Irene! Where did you put them!” “I didn’t put your keys anywhere! Where
February 9, 2016
"I told you seven times already."
“Your room is right there! I told you seven times already!” I was walking up the hallway when I witnessed this exchange. One of my
January 16, 2016
Shadowbox
I started a new project at work that I am really excited about. We purchased 30 shadowboxes (those frames that allow for you to add
December 31, 2015
In Paris
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
August 6, 2015
Don’t Cry in Front of the Baby
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
June 22, 2015
Found: Dog
Adding the stuffed animals from Memorable Pets to our community was an immediate upgrade. The cats and dogs were a welcome sight to many of our
June 4, 2015
Bilingual Bowling
“We are bowling. Bowwwwlllllliiinngggg,” Clementine offered, dragging out the word and making a bowling motion with her hand. “Come bowl with us,” she said to
March 22, 2015
