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 things that are not shut down, quarantined, cancelled or kept at a distance when we deal with challenges such as pandemics and dementia
Friday March 20, 2020: To say these are challenging times is a massive understatement. But…
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…
what do you say to people living with dementia when someone they love dies, or when they ask about someone who is dead?
Online care partner groups are supportive environments where family members who care for people they…
this is what tragic brilliance looks like
In 2011, UK pub owner Alex Lewis somehow contracted Strep A, an incredibly rare bacterial…
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…
mom’s 2012 irish medley
The Georgeville Neighbours’ Lunch was held (probably still is) the third Thursday of every…
alzheimer society nails language guidelines
The Second Edition of the 20-volume Oxford English Dictionary (OED) contains full entries for 171,476 words in…
3 wise thoughts on being with someone you love as they die, which also apply to being with someone with dementia as they live
In the three short videos below palliative care physician Dr. Mike Harlos gives advice aimed…
baby buddy: you get peed on, you get puked on, who wouldn’t want to do it?
Mom ADORED babies. This would have been the perfect “activity” to help her feel joyful,…