How to change the conversation for real results
How can you see the forest through the trees to get real results when communicating with someone living with dementia? “Why are you ALL HERE!?”
August 29, 2021
Tag: residents
Memory Care: Locked vs. Secured Units
As if choosing a dementia care community for a loved one isn’t confusing enough as it is, there are actually two different types of care
July 13, 2016
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
1, 2, 3.
“Hm, hmm, oh, wow,” Carol* said, touching some of the puzzle pieces on the table. She picked one up and turned it around in her hands,
December 7, 2014
Going Out.
“That was fun. Thank you for taking us out,” Vera* said, getting off the bus. I genuinely enjoy outings with residents. I usually try to
November 16, 2014
My Name.
None of my residents with dementia have ever asked me what my name is. In fact, one of them calls me by the wrong name
November 2, 2014
Resident-to-Resident.
One of my favorite parts of caring for individuals with dementia is watching their interactions with one another. Think of any classroom you’ve ever been
June 28, 2014
