As we conclude our series on maximizing safety and well-being in your loved ones home, check out these great lights! #safetyathome #maximizingsafety #aginginplace #dementiacare #betterpeoplecare #dementiatips https://www.instagram.com/p/DH6TNwBpuk4/
I have had the flu twice in the six weeks since my dad drew his last breath. I rarely get sick. In both of these cases, I was really sick. I suspect my body is decompressing from the time I spent pouring myself into managing my dad’s care and caring for him. It seems that much of society would look at this…
My dad taught me how to run, and he taught me how to walk steady.He showed me what stamina and courage look like and that maybe it’s good to bow out every now and then.He showed me that it is okay to embrace second chances and that there is a reason there is an eraser at the end of a…
Every time I have the privilege of spending time with someone experiencing dementia and spending time with their family, I learn valuable lessons. Sometimes, what I learn teaches me that human needs don’t change just because someone’s cognitive skills change. Sometimes, I learn that every family has its complexities and particular dynamics, and as I provide coaching and training in…
As we continue this series, here is a quick and helpful tip to use with your companions if they struggle with using household items like the TV remote! https://www.instagram.com/p/DGyWYNLMuC_/
As we continue on our series of maximizing safety and well-being, here is another tip. Our companions are adjusting to the reality of getting older, and we need to remember that as we make adaptation recommendations, they might not want their home to look clinical. I am a fan of adaptations that match their current style of living to keep…
We need to be mindful and respectful when making recommendations for change. Life comes with risk, and sometimes, that is okay if they are unwilling to make our recommended changes. We can do our best to maximize safety, but ultimately, we respect their version of quality of life. https://www.instagram.com/p/DGOtIm7xxyV/
We are excited to share that Elisa, a certified DAWN Trainer, is offering an online class to teach the DAWN Method for Families. The classes will be held via Zoom and run for 8 weeks beginning March 6. They will be offered every Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 pm MST. The DAWN Method is a mindful way of being and…
As we continue our series on maximizing safety and well-being to help our loved ones live at home longer, we're talking about bedroom safety. First, it is important that we tuck in the edge of the comforter so that there are no ends dragging on the floor - as that can increase the risk of falling. The second is the…
My dad drew his last breath a week and a half ago. If you have read this blog for a while, you have read that he was experiencing advancing dementia and I had the honor of managing his care and helping provide his care. My dad was one of the good ones. I’ll post more details following his memorial service…
