7 things you can do now to prepare for being a dementia care partner one day
Most family members who become dementia care partners do so out of necessity rather than…
Browsing: Toward better care
7 ways to bring joy to your dying mom at christmas
December 17, 2018: This is the second time I’ve written about Gloria Gallagher and her daughter…
people living with dementia prove the medical model wrong
People living with dementia are LIVING. They are not dead, or gone or empty shells.…
puppies & people living with dementia: it’s not rocket science (p.s.: forget the pillows — leave them with the real thing!)
We know what works — this little visit with puppies got 13 million views in…
bj and her mom gloria look for blessings
November 21, 2018: Gloria Gallagher has lived with Alzheimer’s disease for more than a decade.…
a real-life example of what great dementia care is: loving, engaging, respectful, meaningful and joyful for everyone involved
It can be done, and it is being done right now in various places around…
10 reasons people living with dementia get up in the night, and what often happens when they do
Contrary to what many people believe, people who live with dementia behave, for the most…
500+ reasons we need to do something about widespread neglect and abuse in long-term care in canada (and around the world)
Actually, there are probably thousands of reasons, or maybe even tens of thousands, but there…
shift the culture, stop the bullies
Barbara Kirby has a long list of qualifications: she is a certified Dementia Practitioner; certified Professional…
it’s as frustrating for care workers as it is for family members
The state of our elder care health system (worldwide!) is atrocious. And many care workers…