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Dementia ‘Anger Stage’

September 15, 2020 by Judy Cornish

There are more people searching for information on the dementia ‘anger stage’—and how to deal with … [Read more...] about Dementia ‘Anger Stage’

Filed Under: Avoiding Dementia-Related Behaviors, Recognizing the Emotions Dementia Causes, Working with Dementia Moods Tagged With: anger and dementia, dementia behaviors, mood management Copyright © 2022 Judy Cornish

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Mean Dementia—Dementia and Being Mean to Family

August 11, 2020 by Judy Cornish

How to deal with a mean dementia ‘patient’* Why is my mom so angry? Why does my husband blow up … [Read more...] about Mean Dementia—Dementia and Being Mean to Family

Filed Under: Avoiding Dementia-Related Behaviors, Recognizing the Emotions Dementia Causes, Working with Dementia Moods Tagged With: anger and dementia, dementia behaviors, intuitive thought, rational thought Copyright © 2022 Judy Cornish

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Dementia Behaviors Aren’t the Problem—It’s the Emotions That Cause Them

June 12, 2020 by Judy Cornish

The stress caused by dementia-related behaviors Anyone who has spent time with someone … [Read more...] about Dementia Behaviors Aren’t the Problem—It’s the Emotions That Cause Them

Filed Under: Avoiding Dementia-Related Behaviors Tagged With: dementia behaviors, habilitative approach Copyright © 2022 Judy Cornish

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Social and Sensory Stimulation During Times of Social Distancing

May 15, 2020 by Judy Cornish

I hope this finds you all healthy and coping with our current situation. So many of us have had to … [Read more...] about Social and Sensory Stimulation During Times of Social Distancing

Filed Under: Designing Dementia Care Tagged With: sensory stimulation, social interaction Copyright © 2022 Judy Cornish

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A Tool for Caregivers: Using Mindfulness to Help Shape Our Moods

April 7, 2020 by Judy Cornish

I can only imagine how overwhelmed many of you are with all that is happening right now. Taking care … [Read more...] about A Tool for Caregivers: Using Mindfulness to Help Shape Our Moods

Filed Under: Caregiver Wellbeing, Working with Dementia Moods Tagged With: caregiver support, mindfulness, mood management, tools for caregivers Copyright © 2022 Judy Cornish

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Be Calm in a Crisis

March 16, 2020 by Judy Cornish

Be calm and kind The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has many people panicking, which … [Read more...] about Be Calm in a Crisis

Filed Under: News Tagged With: dementia behaviors, hand washing Copyright © 2022 Judy Cornish

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