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 loved ones with dementia retain their sense … Read more
The DAWN Dementia Blog
> Category: Dementia With Dignity
This category contains blog posts about how to best help someone living with dementia retain their sense of self-worth and dignity.
How to help someone with dementia retain their sense of self A very important way to help our loved ones with dementia retain their sense … Read more
As I began to write about these concepts, I was surprised to discover that Microsoft Word doesn’t recognize elderhood as a word. It does recognize … Read more
There are ways to live with dementia happily. The love of music, the appreciation of beauty, the warmth and love of others. Take a minute … Read more
Nobody likes to be manipulated. But the family and caregivers of people who have dementia spend a lot of time trying to encourage them to … Read more
We can become storytellers for our loved ones who have dementia—recounting happy memories for them. When we do this we give them a valuable gift: … Read more
Tips for keeping someone safe while supporting selfhood Promoting independence in dementia is important for wellbeing. When caring for someone experiencing dementia, we need to find … Read more