Questions from Readers: Can a Facility Refuse to Accept my Loved One and Other Issues
Can a facility refuse to take my family member with dementia? How do I remove soiled clothing from someone who refuses? Read answers here.
My Family Member with Dementia Only Wants Me!
People living with dementia may refuse help from others, only wanting care from one person. Here is how to deal with that situation.
Deciding to Place a Loved One with Dementia is Not Surrendering
I want family caregivers to know that placement does not mean you failed. It does not mean you are a rotten son, daughter, partner, spouse, sibling or friend. It means that you are continuing to care for the person with dementia. You are looking for the best option for ALL concerned.
Valentine Post for Dementia Caregivers: 2022
Valentine’s Day is traditionally about romance. It celebrates the fun side of love. For many carers and care partners of persons living with dementia, love is demonstrated daily through multiple acts of kindness and dignity. Here is my Valentine’s message to these heroes. Send a care partner that you know something special this Valentine’s Day.
Ten Strategies for Managing Care Refusals in the Moment
Ten strategies for managing care refusals: entering their reality, bridging, distraction, hand-over-hand, mirror-mirror, vibes, ask for help, apologize with praise, rewards, and rescue.
Why People with Dementia Refuse Help–Part 1
Why do people with dementia refuse help? Learn the three main reasons in this post!!
Dealing with Irritability in Persons with Dementia
Learn why people with dementia get irritable and what to do about it.
2021 Crash Course in Dementia-Centric Communication
Dementia-centric communication is the ability to interact with people who have dementia in a respectful and meaningful way. I hear, over and over again, “I don’t know what to say to a person with dementia.” “What if I do something wrong?” Fear not, I am here to help by providing […]
Five Tips for Celebrating Halloween and Fall Festivals with People Living with Dementia
Halloween can be fun, but it can also be challenging for people living with dementia. Here are five easy tips to make Halloween safe and fun for persons living with dementia!
Dementia Best Care Practices
(formerly the 10 Commandments of Dementia Care) I am currently writing a book, “Make Dementia Your B*tch.” This book contains many of the blogs but have been updated and organized into a very reader-friendly text. It will be available by mid-November in print, e-book, kindle, and other formats. I am […]