stand up for better care
During the last two years of her life, after she was made to sit in…
Browsing: Toward better care
20 caregivers answer the antipsychotic question
Anyone who reads this blog knows my position on inappropriately prescribing antipsychotic medications to people…
how my mom’s affection got mislabelled “aggression”
My mom had an unflaggingly positive attitude, as you will hear in the video at…
loud sounds and dementia mostly don’t mix
“I would not want my mother sitting in a room with loud music and TVs…
run for your life!
This video by rock band Foo Fighters hits the nail on the head. It captures…
president of PSW association says she has seen “tonnes of abuse”
Ontario Personal Support Worker (PSW) Association President Miranda Ferrier told CityNewsToronto that she has seen…
16th alzheimer shower-time tip applies to everything
I love it when people add their knowledge to mine, especially when they are really…
30 powerful things you could say to reduce anxiety and anger, and connect with people who live with alzheimer disease
When people who live with alzheimer disease and other dementias (PLWD) feel threatened or afraid,…
10 thought-provoking links on dementia “wandering”
The image above is of my mom heading back to her kitchen from her garden in…
5 ways to help people who live with alzheimer not ‘fade away’
I’m delighted to repost this excellent article by Judith Graham, which originally appeared on Kaiser Health…