Do you know a person who is care giving for a spouse or a parent? Did you know that care giving burnout increases the risk of illness or death dramatically? The chances of a care giver becoming incapacitated (or dying before their loved one) creates dangers and serious problems for the person being cared for…
Communication Challenges and Dementia
Communicating with someone with dementia can be challenging. But if we can remember certain truths about memory loss and learn to respond in a new way, communication gets easier. As with so many things in life, the key is compassion. If you feel overwhelmed or frustrated when you try to communicate, do your best to…
Dementia + Decisions + Doughnuts = Recipe for Change
The struggle and the decision using Empathy, Humor and Compassion Pamela was living at home with her husband of 60+ years when it became apparent that her forgetfulness was advancing. Neighbors were becoming more concerned when they would see her going for walks in the neighborhood – especially after she fell. Sometimes, the police would…
Put on Your Own Facemask First, Before Helping Others
Every flight you have ever taken has begun with this reminder. Such common sense! In case of an emergency you need to be able to help the younger or frailer person next to you and that means taking care of your own oxygen needs first. But everyone needs this reminder because it is so tempting…
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