Dementia Care Partners – Better People Care LLC

Maximizing Safety and Well-Being: Quick Tip

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_/

Maximizing Safety and Well-Being: Additional Thoughts

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/

Maximizing Safety and Well-Being: Bedroom Safety

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…

Tips and Strategies for Living at Home with Maximized Saftey and Well-Being

Check out the video below, where I am introducing our newest series. This will feature tips and strategies for helping your loved one live in their own home with maximized safety and well-being. https://www.instagram.com/p/DE28brTxy90/

Someone Else’s Retirement

As the daughter of one of our companions said, “Everyone should have a chance to care for their parent; it can be beautiful and will change your life.”

My Dad the Servant Leader

Living most of my time in my dad’s community has allowed me to hear many stories about the impactful ways my dad has influenced and brought quiet leadership, encouragement, and service to others. I knew my dad was involved in various community groups, but I did not know he made such a difference. I am grateful to have had such…

My Dad and Me: The rhythm in Dementia

The DAWN Method taught us how to work with dementia; that when we honor and understand the life and rhythm and changing cognitive skills and changing emotional needs of someone experiencing dementia, we can avoid much of the stress and instead experience hope, beauty, and good.

Smell: Creating Rich Sensory and Social Experiences Pt 13

Smell is a powerful sense that can evoke memories and emotions. Take your loved one to a candle shop and explore the various scents together. However, remember that some individuals with dementia may have lost their sense of smell. For those who have, focus on other sensory experiences.

Getting Ready

I am grateful for the privilege of watching my dad get ready. It hurts my heart, but I know that when his time comes, he will be ready to be done with this life.

Surprises – My Dad and Me: Part 4

So this has surprised me: the fear and sadness that already grip my heart in waves as some part of me anticipates the day he draws his last breath.