How can we more successfully talk on the phone with someone who has dementia? We baby boomers are a … [Read more...] about Dementia and the Telephone
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How We Feel Dictates How We Behave
It sounds obvious, but it’s easy to forget when providing dementia care: Behaviors come from … [Read more...] about How We Feel Dictates How We Behave
Mindlessness—the Benefits of Automatic Thinking for Dementia
At DAWN, we believe in allowing people to age in place for as long as possible. However, it’s not … [Read more...] about Mindlessness—the Benefits of Automatic Thinking for Dementia
Give the Gift of Dignity in Dementia
How to help someone with dementia retain their sense of self A very important way to help our … [Read more...] about Give the Gift of Dignity in Dementia
Don’t Move Them—Let Them Use Mindlessness
Ellen Langer has been writing about the value of mindfulness for over 35 years. I read her book … [Read more...] about Don’t Move Them—Let Them Use Mindlessness
Let’s Treasure Childhood, Adulthood and Elderhood
As I began to write about these concepts, I was surprised to discover that Microsoft Word doesn’t … [Read more...] about Let’s Treasure Childhood, Adulthood and Elderhood