Farewell To Our Friend
It was our honor to know her. To support her and her family. To bring care that allowed her to remain in her own home, to draw her last breath in her home, surrounded by her family.
Be With Them
This holds true for people experiencing dementia as well. Much more than a solution for whatever might be causing them stress, people need empathy and someone willing to be with them. ♥️
End of Life Care
We recently have had the privilege of walking through end-of-life care with several of our companions. I have been reminded of how different the end-of-life journey is when someone is experiencing dementia. With dementia, they do not necessarily have the cognitive ability to advocate for themselves as their ability to understand how they are feeling and what to do about…
Christmas and Dementia
What do you get for Christmas for someone experiencing dementia? Let me provide a few ideas.
Stories Preserve Memories
If your companions experiencing dementia repeat the same stories over and over, remember this:
Encouragement and a Challenge for Today’s Society.
We have the ability to make a difference by simply noticing, taking time for, and genuinely engaging with our companions who are older or those who are experiencing dementia.