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Discover Perceptions in Dementia Dementia is a complex condition, specific to each individual, and its impact goes far beyond memory loss.  One of the key challenges associated with dementia is the way it affects one’s ability to understand and interpret the world around them.  This is referred to as perception.  In this blog, I will […]

12 Exceptional Benefits of a Dementia Care Consultant In this blog, discover the transformative benefits of dementia care consulting.  You might not be aware that dementia care consultants are available, or you may not know about the services they offer.  From personalized care plans to expert and compassionate guidance, we will explore how working with

Kitchen Safety Guide for Dementia Care Kitchen safety is important in dementia care, as those living with dementia may face challenges navigating their environment safely.  From forgetting to turn off appliances to confusion about proper food storage and handling, the kitchen can pose a safety concern.  In this guide, we will explore practical strategies to

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care: Uncovering the “Why” Behind Behavior Changes Please don’t forget the “why” in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care.  Too often, I find that a person living with Alzheimer’s or dementia has a change in their behavior, and the first thought from the caregiver is “well, they have dementia.”.  This saddens me because the

5 Basic Wayfinding Techniques in Dementia Care Wayfinding techniques create a friendly and familiar environment that aids in navigating through it.  We use wayfinding in our everyday lives.  Think of a time you followed a sign to the restroom in a public place.  They probably also used an arrow to help you navigate.  This is

Dementia Care: Creativity to Quench Thirst Dementia care should always be approached in a highly personalized manner because each person’s preferences, dislikes, abilities and history are unique.  Every plan of care should be tailored to the individual so success can be achieved.  In this blog, we discuss the challenges that one living with dementia may

Signs of Dysphagia in Alzheimer’s Disease Dysphagia means difficulty swallowing.  It can develop in anyone, but more often it occurs in older adults, and the incidence of dysphagia increases when the patient also has Alzheimer’s Disease.  The process of swallowing may seem easy, and we don’t give much thought to it, but there are several

Effective Dementia Communication Techniques That’s not true!  This is a common response I hear when completing an intake assessment. As I’m asking the person living with dementia questions about their medical history, a family member may respond with that exclamation. While I acknowledge the importance of family members identifying inaccuracies, there are more effective methods