Tag Archive: dementia
The Power of Knowing – The Dementia Journey – (Part Three): Guidance for an Improved Dementia Experience
The Power of Knowing The Dementia Journey Part Three: Guidance for an Improved Dementia Experience Tuesday, August 13 | Noon to 1 p.m. Learning Objectives • Learn about the new...The Power of Knowing – Dementia Journey – (Part Two) The Ever-Changing Needs of Someone with Dementia
The Power of Knowing The Dementia Journey Part One: Is It Normal Aging or Dementia? Part Two: The Ever-Changing Needs of Someone with Dementia Tuesday, July 30 | Noon to...The Power of Knowing – The Dementia Journey – (Part One) Is It Normal Aging or Dementia?
The Power of Knowing The Dementia Journey Part One: Is It Normal Aging or Dementia? Tuesday, July 16 | Noon to 1 p.m. Understanding comes from knowing. A dementia diagnosis...The Power of Knowing: Dementia, What to Expect and How to Prepare
The Power of Knowing Dementia, What to Expect and How to Prepare Friday, June 23 | 12 – 1:00 p.m. Understanding comes from knowing. Those providing care for someone with...
Article
What’s going to happen next? Grappling With the Unknowns of Illness, Death and Dying
Some things that are comforting: control, knowledge, predictability and routine. Some things that are uncomfortable: lack of control, the unknown, unpredictability and chaos. When faced with a serious illness, having...
Article
Holiday Travel and Serious Illness
When a loved one is sick, figuring out how to coordinate holiday gatherings can be a real challenge, particularly if you have family that lives far away. Before deciding what...
Article
When Your Loved One With Dementia Acts Aggressively
Hitting, pinching, scratching, hair-pulling, biting, threatening, shouting and swearing are just a few of the aggressive behaviors a person with dementia might display. Have you struggled with any of these...
Article
How to Avoid Yet Another Bath War
If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you know bath time can be a real battle. Your loved one or resident may say “I just had...
Article
Lunch & Learn: Dementia Talk – June 15
Dementia Talk: Why do they do that . . . and what can I do about it? This workshop looks at the four most difficult dementia behaviors: bath wars, social...
Article