31 07, 2015

The Three Don’ts of Dementia

Three Things That Will NEVER Work!

three-don'ts-dementiaCommunicating with people who are living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia can be extraordinarily difficult. There are a lot of strategies caregivers can employ to make it easier, but you should know that there are three things that will NEVER work. The Three DON’TS of Dementia are:

1. Don’t argue. You will not win. Arguing will just make them more agitated and upset.

2. Don’t try to talk them out of it. Rationalizing and reasoning will not work. Whatever they are experiencing in the current moment is as real to them as your reality is to you. Trying to convince them otherwise is futile, and it will leave both of you upset and frustrated.

3. Don’t pressure […]

25 12, 2014

MIRACLE – Gift of Caregiving

Love – The Miracle Gift of Caregiving

Christmas message for caregiversChristmas is the season of miracles. Today children have awakened to find gifts from Santa. Volunteers have helped grant wishes by ringing bells and collecting food, clothing and toys. The generosity of those in a position to give has provided countless Christmas miracles for people in need. However, when money can’t fix a problem, miracles are more difficult to create. When we’re caring for someone who has run out of medical miracles, we have to look beyond the needs of the body. A friend whose husband had fought a long and arduous battle with cancer, wrote to me and said, “We prayed for him to get well. That didn’t happen, but he […]

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