How one woman got her husband to agree to attend adult day care
She knew that she’d have a hard time getting her husband, Ben, into adult day care. Ben loved working, and now that he was retired
December 30, 2018
Tag: psychology
Stop trying to “convince” them
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November 6, 2018
Use music to completely change the day of someone with dementia
It was really challenging to get Kayla ready in the morning. She didn’t want to eat, dress, or even—really—get out of bed at all. Her
September 2, 2018
Let them lead, and you follow
Let’s face it: dementia care is hard. Honestly, it’s often harder for caregivers than it is for the people with dementia, especially in later stages
August 30, 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
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December 28, 2016
"We have to leave right now.”
“Let’s go,” she said. “We have to find out where my husband is. We have to go home now.” Urging her to “please wait” was not working
December 22, 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
“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
