‘Virtual Dementia Tour’ Increases Caregivers’ Empathy (Dementia sensitivy trainging, Part 2)
…Goggled, Hobbled, Isolated by Headphones, I Am Guided Forward/ We finally reached the top step. The woman holding my elbow didn’t have much to...
…Goggled, Hobbled, Isolated by Headphones, I Am Guided Forward/ We finally reached the top step. The woman holding my elbow didn’t have much to...
Sensitivity Training for Caregivers of People with Dementia ( Part 1) Please wipe this mess off of my face. Please! Don’t go so fast,...
Whether you’re caring for someone with dementia or visiting them from time to time you’ll want to do your best to make them feel...
“Where’s my college ring?” This had become Dad’s mantra during some months of his early demented years. I knew he hadn’t gotten a ring...
Most of us who have cared for someone living with dementia have tried our best to determine how best to provide that care. We...
Most people have not personally provided care for a loved one and therefore cannot fully understand everything that goes into being a family caregiver....
Every family has their own favorite special occasions that they enjoy celebrating. Some may not be big into Halloween, Valentine’s Day or Independence Day,...
During the years I cared for multiple elders, I grew to dread the ringing of the telephone. It seemed most calls meant emergencies. One...
Being a family caregiver doesn’t always stop at caring for our own aging parents. Our significant other’s mom and dad often look to us...
Dear Carol: My parents are in their 70s and healthy for their age. I’m the only adult child who lives near them, so it’s...