mom knew hundreds of songs, but down in the valley was her go to
I had never heard Mom sing Down in the Valley. Ever. Until a couple of…
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20 questions to ask yourself when someone who lives with dementia wants to “go home” or tries to escape wherever they are
Wanting to “go home” is a desire often expressed by people who live with Alzheimer…
20 questions to ask when someone living with dementia “resists” or “refuses” care
I have learned through personal experience, reading and research that people living with dementia (PLWD)…
30 reasons people living with dementia might decline to eat
Some people say there are no stupid questions. I beg to differ. I regularly see…
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…
mom’s 2012 irish medley
The Georgeville Neighbours’ Lunch was held (probably still is) the third Thursday of every…
grandpa drake the dragon teaches kids about dementia
Some people use the stuff that life hands them to create magic and beauty, while…
kate swaffer says: use a human-rights-based approach
“You said it!” is a place to discover informed comments, inspiring thoughts, short stories, good…
20 questions to ask when a care partner or resident walks around at night
My first few months as the full-time care partner to my mom while she was…
how teresa and her staff helped 90-year-old audrey walk again
I love to share positive stories about stuff that works to inspire others to create…