hundreds of studies make me mad as hell
I am frustrated by the fact that what is self-evident to me (and to thousands…
Browsing: Care Partnering
how would we behave if we were locked in? research shows 96% of us would respond the same way many people with dementia do
I remain astonished that the vast majority of geriatricians, gerontologists, neurologists, and other medical geriatrics…
two quick dementia care conversation tips from dr. al power
I highly recommend Dr. Allen Power’s two books Dementia Beyond Drugs, and Dementia Beyond Disease…
harry and the daughter who never visited
I don’t know if the story/parable below is true or not, but I think it…
how would “normal” people feel if we did to them what we do to people who live with dementia?
The more research I do, the more proof I have that the behaviours of some…
courageous vangaros united by love in life and death
Albert Anthony “Pops” Zangaro April 1st, 1942 – April 10th, 2018 For fourteen years, Vince Zangaro…
Teepa Snow demos 10 first steps to calm & comfort a distressed person living with dementia
This four-and-a-half minute video by Teepa Snow (see below) demonstrates 10 easy steps to calm…
son thanks pops’ caregiver bird at alzheimer’s end
Vince Zangaro is an extraordinary person. He’s cared for his “Pops” who lives with Alzheimer’s…
20 questions to ask yourself about dementia-related incontinence
One of the first things we learn to do as toddlers is to eliminate…
how old is old?
I love the quote from the “old man” towards the end of the video below.…