Sensory Overload And Dementia
Think about what happens when you have too much going on at one time. The TV’s blaring. Kids are asking permission to do things you’d rather they didn’t. The phone’s ringing and you’re getting a text. And you only have another 30 minutes to get dinner ready. Pretty overwhelming, isn’t
Grief Is A Thing
One typically doesn’t associated grief with someone who’s still living, and caregivers of Persons Living With Dementia my find themselves surprised at how they experience sudden feelings of grief. It’s a common occurrence. Because even though you may not have physically lost a loved one or a patient, you do
Comorbidities And Dementia
During the pandemic, we often heard about how comorbidities (other diseases or conditions) could have an impact on a person’s ability to recover from COVID-19. Public service information on comorbidities opened many people’s eyes to how a long-term condition could directly affect others. And comorbidities are definitely something that must
Professional Dementia Care: The Power (And Profitability) Of Teamwork
I work with numerous nursing homes, assisted living, and other health care facilities to help professionals better understand how to be better care partners to persons living with dementia (PLWD). I use the Positive Approach to Care™ (PAC) developed by renowned Occupational Therapist Teepa Snow, which has proven to be
Being A Care Partner Is Tough. It’s Also A Gift.
When I counsel families and the family members who will provide care for the Person Living With Dementia (PLWD), we talk about a lot of serious topics—how to handle inappropriate behaviors, sudden changes in behavior, and practical day-to-day issues. Caring for a Person Living With Dementia can be daunting, and
Tips for Communication with Someone Living with Dementia
Dr. Tiney the founder of Lyght Bulb Moments discusses communicating with someone living with dementia. She also provides simple techniques to help guide care partners so they can have and maintain a meaningful connection with the person living with dementia.