Hello everyone, This week we’ll celebrate Thanksgiving in a way we’re not used to…many of us will be away from the family and friends we normally celebrate with in order to keep everyone as safe as possible. While our table may have fewer place settings this year, we can certainly focus on the spirit of […]
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Don’t Mask your Feelings! Tips for Communicating with your Residents While Wearing PPE
Hello everyone, We hope you are all enjoying your 4th of July holiday weekend! With COVID-19, care providers need to wear masks and other PPE (personal protective equipment) that prevent spread of the disease – but masks can also cause communication challenges, particularly for older adults living with dementia. This 20-minute video shows simple, effective ways to communicate […]
Happy Mother’s Day! Ways to Connect to Family…
Hello everyone, Happy Mother’s Day to all of the Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunts, and Godmothers! We are celebrating a little differently this year, and you, along with your residents and their families, may not be able to give loved ones the hugs and kisses we normally do on this special day. But if recent weeks have […]
How to Communicate with a Resident with Dementia about COVID-19
Hello everyone, Happy Easter! This is probably like no Easter you’ve ever celebrated before. We hope you and your residents have a chance to go outside and experience the first bursts of Spring in the air. You are probably used to having many visitors to your communities on Easter Sunday, with loved ones and friends […]
Tips to Manage Sundowning
Hello everyone, “‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse…” But perhaps, some your residents are? People with dementia often struggle with restlessness, agitation, irritability or confusion that can begin or worsen in late afternoon and early evening, and can continue into the night. Commonly […]
Holiday Gift Ideas for People with Dementia
Hello everyone, It can be difficult for family and friends to come up with gift ideas for their loved ones who have dementia. Fortunately, DailyCaring.com has done the work for us! Below is a link to their website with a great list of gift ideas for people with various levels of cognitive ability. Please take […]