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post titled: How to Return to In-Person Visits when Dementia is Involved
By Polly LoganApril 9th, 2021
post titled: How to Return to In-Person Visits when Dementia is Involved
How to Return to In-Person Visits when Dementia is Involved
3 Strategies to Have the Most Joyful Experience Possible For most of us who have loved ones or friends living in residential...
post titled: 3 Strategies for Creating Meaningful Moments in Dementia Care
By Valerie FeurichApril 7th, 2021
post titled: 3 Strategies for Creating Meaningful Moments in Dementia Care
3 Strategies for Creating Meaningful Moments in Dementia Care
How to Increase Harmony and Meaning In Your Care Relationship Have you ever wondered how to create more meaningful moments...
post titled: How to Calm an Angry Dementia Care Provider
By Valerie FeurichApril 1st, 2021
post titled: How to Calm an Angry Dementia Care Provider
How to Calm an Angry Dementia Care Provider
You may have read our recent post How to Calm Angry Outbursts of People Living with Dementia, where we discussed strategies...
post titled: 3 Strategies for Coping with Personality Changes When Dementia Is Involved
By Valerie FeurichMarch 25th, 2021
post titled: 3 Strategies for Coping with Personality Changes When Dementia Is Involved
3 Strategies for Coping with Personality Changes When Dementia Is Involved
Did you know that your brain’s shape is thought to influence your personality? While more research needs to be conducted,...
post titled: How to Instantly Improve Your Zoom Conversations with a Person Living with Dementia
By Valerie FeurichMarch 17th, 2021
post titled: How to Instantly Improve Your Zoom Conversations with a Person Living with Dementia
How to Instantly Improve Your Zoom Conversations with a Person Living with Dementia
3 Strategies for Building Better Connections on a Video Call Not being able to visit a loved one for long periods of time...
post titled: How to Calm Angry Outbursts of People Living with Dementia
By Valerie FeurichMarch 11th, 2021
post titled: How to Calm Angry Outbursts of People Living with Dementia
How to Calm Angry Outbursts of People Living with Dementia
Strategies to bring back calm and comfort for you both One of the most uncomfortable situations for caregivers (or care...
post titled: How to Talk to Someone Who is Unaware That They May Be Experiencing Symptoms of Dementia
By Valerie FeurichMarch 4th, 2021
post titled: How to Talk to Someone Who is Unaware That They May Be Experiencing Symptoms of Dementia
How to Talk to Someone Who is Unaware That They May Be Experiencing Symptoms of Dementia
7 Strategies for Having A Better Conversation Have you noticed changes in a person recently, but they themselves are not...
post titled: How to Interact with Someone Who is in the Later States of Dementia
By Polly LoganFebruary 24th, 2021
post titled: How to Interact with Someone Who is in the Later States of Dementia
How to Interact with Someone Who is in the Later States of Dementia
By Polly Logan and Rachel Voelkers When someone is living in the later states of dementia, interactions can often be a...
post titled: How to Calm a Person Living with Dementia Who is Wanting to Go Home
By Valerie FeurichFebruary 17th, 2021
post titled: How to Calm a Person Living with Dementia Who is Wanting to Go Home
How to Calm a Person Living with Dementia Who is Wanting to Go Home
Strategies for Identifying Causes and Offering Comfort If you’re caring for a person living with Alzheimers or another...
post titled: How to Respond to Unfounded Accusations When Dementia Is Involved
By Valerie FeurichFebruary 11th, 2021
post titled: How to Respond to Unfounded Accusations When Dementia Is Involved
How to Respond to Unfounded Accusations When Dementia Is Involved
Strategies to Overcome Allegations of Theft, Lying, or Other Hurtful Claims Have you ever been accused of lying or stealing,...
post titled: How to Talk About the Need to Stop Driving When Dementia Is Involved
By Valerie FeurichFebruary 3rd, 2021
post titled: How to Talk About the Need to Stop Driving When Dementia Is Involved
How to Talk About the Need to Stop Driving When Dementia Is Involved
Strategies to Help with Making Life-Altering Changes As dementia progresses, some routine activities or life circumstances...
post titled: How to Talk to Family Members That Are in Denial About Dementia
By Valerie FeurichJanuary 27th, 2021
post titled: How to Talk to Family Members That Are in Denial About Dementia
How to Talk to Family Members That Are in Denial About Dementia
Strategies to Help You Find Common Ground for Better Care Outcomes When family members don’t see eye to eye, things...
post titled: 5 Tips for Communicating Better When Dementia Is Involved
By Valerie FeurichJanuary 12th, 2021
post titled: 5 Tips for Communicating Better When Dementia Is Involved
5 Tips for Communicating Better When Dementia Is Involved
When a person is living with dementia, communication can sometimes become difficult. As a person’s brain is changing,...
post titled: An Activity that Engages and Exercises Language, Visual, and Other Skills
By Teepa SnowMay 1st, 2020
post titled: An Activity that Engages and Exercises Language, Visual, and Other Skills
An Activity that Engages and Exercises Language, Visual, and Other Skills
During this time of COVID-19, Teepa and the team are working hard to provide resources for care partners that will help...
post titled: Decoding Distress
By Online Dementia JournalSeptember 15th, 2019
post titled: Decoding Distress
Decoding Distress
Distress and Dementia – two words that we often find used together. And just why is that, I wonder? Who is...
post titled: What to Say and Do When Someone Doesn’t Recognize You
By Teepa SnowAugust 26th, 2019
post titled: What to Say and Do When Someone Doesn’t Recognize You
What to Say and Do When Someone Doesn’t Recognize You
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA There are times when someone living with dementia doesn’t know me or calls me other...
post titled: 11 Signs of Frontotemporal Dementias or Pick’s Disease
By Valerie FeurichJune 21st, 2019
post titled: 11 Signs of Frontotemporal Dementias or Pick’s Disease
11 Signs of Frontotemporal Dementias or Pick’s Disease
Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), formerly referred to as Pick’s Disease, is an umbrella term for a variety of disorders...
post titled: 3 Smart Ways to Empower People Living with Dementia Through Activities
By Valerie FeurichMay 21st, 2019
post titled: 3 Smart Ways to Empower People Living with Dementia Through Activities
3 Smart Ways to Empower People Living with Dementia Through Activities
Planning regular activities is challenging work. And creating truly meaningful activities for your loved one with dementia...
post titled: How to Assist Someone to Sit
By Corrie PhillipsMay 17th, 2019
post titled: How to Assist Someone to Sit
How to Assist Someone to Sit
Take a look at this video clip: All transitions in movement are challenging when the brain is failing. Sustaining a rhythm...
post titled: What’s Happening at PAC this Week: May 13 – 18
By Corrie PhillipsMay 13th, 2019
post titled: What’s Happening at PAC this Week: May 13 – 18
What’s Happening at PAC this Week: May 13 – 18
PAC Happenings for May 13-May 18 and more… What is Teepa Up to Now? Teepa is speaking at the Michigan Assisted...