An Empty Couch.
It’s easy to underestimate the amount that people with dementia rely on each other for companionship. While my residents usually seem to “forget” their new friends
March 14, 2015
Tag: love
Beauty At Any Age.
“C’mon, pretty lady!” Ella motioned to Mildred. “Let’s go to lunch.” “That’s not me, I’m not a pretty lady,” Mildred shook her head, refusing to
March 10, 2015
A Magical Phonebook.
Merna opened the door to my office. “I need to look up a phone number,” she said with some urgency. This was a new one.
March 1, 2015
Help! My Loved One Won't Sleep
I received a great question from a reader, and I think that a lot of people have struggled with the same thing: getting their loved
February 25, 2015
5 Things That Will Change The Future of Dementia Care.
I wrote an article a while back called “16 Things That I Would Want If I Got Dementia.” Then I started thinking, how will dementia
February 19, 2015
A Love Letter That Will Never Be Delivered.
Vera will never read this letter. She is moving out of our community very soon and into a nearby one. I know that you aren’t
February 15, 2015
A Fake Dog, A Real Connection.
Nancy walked into the room and gasped, spotting the two dogs. “Ohhh,” she said with excitement. Nancy slowly reached out her hand and put it
February 12, 2015
What can biscuits teach us about dementia care?
It is not about the big parties, the birthdays, or the holiday celebrations. In dementia care, it is about the small things. It’s about the
February 8, 2015
Easy Bathing.
I walked into one of our “Spa Rooms” to wash my hands. It’s one of three rooms where we help our residents take baths or
February 4, 2015
Red Roses…for a Blue Lady
“I found my thrill…” I started. “On blueberry hill,” the group answered. It is astounding what the brain can recall, even when that brain is
February 1, 2015
