Safety Tip #2: Cameras

Cameras are an excellent safety asset to keep your loved one living safely in their own home.In our series on helping people live well in their homes with maximized safety and well-being, we are discussing cameras.Today is part one of a series of videos on cameras, so stay tuned for more information. https://www.instagram.com/p/DFGZelwpTFM/

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 Full Participation/Occupational Therapy and Dementia

I realized not long ago how the work I do now, using the DAWN Method to maximize the lives of my companions experiencing dementia, is the purest version of Occupational Therapy I've practiced in my extensive career. Occupational therapy is the art and science of "participation," a crucial tool in helping individuals fully engage in the "occupations (activities, tasks, jobs,…

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She Deserves To Be Honored

Our friend deserves to be honored for her time on this earth and her journey through dementia.    Our friend's time on earth was a precious gift to many, including us. She was not just a loving wife and mom, but also a vibrant kindergarten teacher, a devoted sister and daughter, and a beloved friend. She brought a special brightness into…

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Enjoy Family Photos Together

Creating Rich Sensory and Social Experiences for Those Experiencing Dementia Part 9: Enjoy family photos (and videos) together.   The goal is to enjoy something interesting together, which does not mean this becomes an exercise in testing our loved one's memory.  Instead, look at photos together to simply enjoy what each photo contains: pictures of pretty dresses, funny hairdos, nice colors,…

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