Contributing Writer: Mary Sue Wilkinson, founder of Singing Heart to Heart and the Young at Heart … [Read more...]
Guidance for the caregiver to maximize patient safety and well-being
Your primary goal as caregiver is to have the peace of mind that you are providing the best care possible by ensuring the safety and well-being of your loved one. Each caregiving situation has a unique set of care challenges from adapting homes for safety to creating enrichment activities that keep spirits high.
Understanding your loved one’s needs and providing the proper care will help both of you live a happy life. We hope these articles help guide you in providing the best care possible at all times.
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Prepare to remodel – old age comes faster than you think
Contributing Writer: Maryann Makekau, founder Hope Matters Never before have I been so focused on … [Read more...]
Three Therapies You Should be Using Daily in Dementia Care
Editors note: It was pointed out to me by a reader (see comment at bottom of article) that “music … [Read more...]
Dementia Conversation: Music and Dementia
For this 30 minute dementia care conversation, Mike and Susan expand upon the recent Together in … [Read more...]
Connecting and Caring through Music in Dementia Care
Music is powerful in many ways, and it couldn’t be more true than in dementia care. It affects our … [Read more...]
Music’s Power in Dementia Care and How To Use It
Contributing Writer: Rachelle Norman, music therapist and founder of Soundscape Music Therapy We … [Read more...]
Antipsychotics Should be a Last Resort in Dementia Care
We often put our trust in medical professionals to examine us and send us on our way with a … [Read more...]
Mealtime Importance in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
This article written by Together in This first appeared on Caron Cares. When a person has … [Read more...]
How to Make Your Home Alzheimer’s Friendly
Let’s face it, as we age our homes become less friendly in meeting our changing needs. For instance, … [Read more...]
Modifying Your Home for a Person with Alzheimer’s
Nobody instantly moves into a memory-care community upon diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or other dementia. … [Read more...]
Balancing Safety and Stimulation in the Home of a Person with Alzheimer’s
Some estimates say that as many as 80% of all people with Alzheimer's or other dementia are being … [Read more...]
Balancing Safety and Joy for a Loved One with Dementia
The majority of people with Alzheimer’s or other dementia are physically active, unless they're on … [Read more...]
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