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.
Creating Rich Sensory Experiences: Books
Books can be a delightful way to foster shared sensory and social experiences with your loved one experiencing dementia. Two ideas include shopping with your loved one at a bookstore or visiting your local library to browse books with topics you know they will enjoy!
Creating Rich Sensory and Social Experiences for Those Experiencing Dementia Pt. 2
Discovering beauty, interest, and meaning together with your companion experiencing dementia.
Laughing…It’s Good For All of Us
You see, just because someone's cognitive skills change due to dementia does not mean that they no longer enjoy humor. People enjoy laughing and sharing laughter with others. The issue is that they will need someone who knows how to draw them into enjoying humor, someone who understands that humor can bring smiles and laughs…for everyone.
Christmas and Dementia
What do you get for Christmas for someone experiencing dementia? Let me provide a few ideas.