Money Matters
By Jane Verity © dementiacareinternational Issues surrounding money are a common occurrence for people who have dementia and their carers, often resulting in frustration for…
Category: Effective Daily Rituals
The solutions, strategies and advice to provide effective daily routines are based on understanding and facilitating the highest possible social, emotional and cognitive fulfilment for people with dementia and their supportive partners.
Noise – Do’s and Don’ts
By Jane Verity © dementiacareinternational Music and sounds affect our moods and feelings in both positive and negative ways, whether we are conscious of it…
Reducing Anxiety & Agitation with Aromatherapy
By E. Joy Bowles BSc © dementiacareinternational Imagine waking up and not knowing where you are; then strangers come and take you into another room…
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Routine Chores or Inviting Rituals
By Jane Verity © dementiacareinternational ‘The end results of all ritual are increased balance, strength, energy and comfort.’ Angeles Arrien Cultural Anthropologist Routines vs. Rituals…
Simple Tip to Prevent Challenging Behaviour
By Jane Verity © dementiacareinternational People often say, ‘It takes several weeks to build up trust with people who have dementia’ – we say it…
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Staying in Control of Day, Date & Time
By Jane Verity © dementiacareinternational One of the biggest challenges for people living with dementia is keeping track of the day and date. We searched…