Holidays, or large gatherings in general, can be a great time to reminisce we one another. They can be great for someone with dementia! Many of the things we love about the holidays may be too much for someone with dementia. But, that doesn’t mean a person with dementia can’t participate. There are ways make […]
In my over 15 years of experience working with people with dementia, I am always inspired with new ideas. There are a lot of loving, caring, people working in this industry but their experience may be limited. If they have been in the field for a while, they may have old “bad” habits or information. […]
I was making a routine visit with a client when she was repeatedly asking me to go home. We talked for a while as I tried to find out why she was so insistent about going home today of all days. Eventually, we had a moment of silence where we were holding hands for about […]
Recently, a friend asked me “If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive, who would it be?” Without hesitation I said “My Meme and Poppy.” Those are my dad’s parents. We were very close and they had great stories and were very knowledgeable about a lot of subject matters, especially life. I always […]
Planning activities for an individual with dementia doesn’t have to be complicated. It doesn’t have to be intimidating or overwhelming, either. In fact, activity planning (and execution) is a powerful platform for rekindling relationships, friendships, and deep connections with others. Do you ever feel overwhelmed determining how to engage with your loved one who has […]