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…
Browsing: walking
kate swaffer says: use a human-rights-based approach
“You said it!” is a place to discover informed comments, inspiring thoughts, short stories, good…
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…
how many more steps could you take if you couldn’t take any more?
This post is dedicated to the late Dr. Richard Taylor, advocate Kate Swaffer, and care warrior…
going out dancing
Living well, eating well, and getting plenty of exercise are the best ways of staying…
team of four elder swimmers with an average age of 90 breaks world record
The four swimmers (aged 86, 89, 92 and 93) who are the subjects of the…
happy big bird day!
I didn’t know I was shaking hands with an angel when I met Caroline (aka…
it ain’t no bowl of cherries; but it could be a basket of pompoms
Too often people are constrained by what they are told they can’t do rather than encouraged to…
an open letter to those who think they know better
Dedicated to unappreciated care partners worldwide. Thank you for all you do. Dear random person…
#1 reason people with dementia try to escape
We want people who live with dementia to be safe and secure. We worry about…