Planting a tree or getting dementia support are excellent choices today that will have satisfying results for years to come. What’s your New Year’s resolution?
Author Archives: Curtis Gritters
When is it Time for More Help?
Aspiring to handle things yourself, but starting feel it take a toll? When is the right time to seek in-home care or assisted living?
A Foreign Language
Wayfinding can cause distress for someone living with dementia. Navigating that can be distressing for a care partner. The Dementia Institute can help.
Just like Bruce Willis?
Whether fighting terrorists in action films or real-life dementia, Bruce Willis had his work cut out for him. Will your experience be similar?
Engagement
No, we’re not staging marriage proposals at the local nursing home, but we are keen on the therapeutic value of “engagement”. In this blog, experienced Dementia Specialist Lois Thomas shares some insights on engagement, helpful for both professional and family caregivers.
You Don’t Look Like That
“You don’t look like someone who has dementia.” “What am I supposed to look like?” In this blog from the Dementia Institute, we consider stereotypes… and living well with dementia.
The Sacrifices of Safety (1)
As our country celebrates Independence Day, liberty is on our minds. But when we care for others, do we consistently sacrifice their liberty for their safety? Is that what they want? As you enjoy great food and fellowship this summer, consider this food for thought from the Dementia Institute’s latest blog.
Baby Dolls and Bassinets
Is it okay for an 85-year-old woman with dementia to play with a doll? A Dementia Specialist helps us sort through the ethics in this latest blog from the Dementia Institute.