Animated Movie: Good News About Alzheimer’s & Dementia
There are ways to live with dementia happily. The love of music, the appreciation of beauty, the warmth and love of others. Take a few … Read more
What is the DAWN Method of dementia care?
(This article was first posted in the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners’ newsletter, November 2020 edition.) My background and how the DAWN Method of dementia … Read more
Dementia Symptoms: Is it Dementia or Normal Aging?
The transition from being a fully capable elder to someone experiencing dementia is very stressful. It’s not a smooth ride for elders or their families. … Read more
Dementia and Wellbeing
How we feel dictates how we behave It sounds obvious, but it’s easy to forget when providing dementia care: Behaviors come from emotions. And how … Read more
Dementia and Masking—How to Avoid Being Kept in the Dark
Most seniors are hesitant about letting their children know that they lost the car at the grocery store yesterday or burned a pot on the … Read more
Dementia and Wanting to Go Home
One of the most common pleas heard by care partners is I want to go home. If we understand what skills our loved ones or … Read more
Dementia and the Calendar—How to Help Your Loved One Feel on Top of Things
One of the most disconcerting losses when dementia strikes is becoming unable to track time, understand the calendar, or keep appointments. Can you remember an … Read more
