How to be an Effective Listener
By Jane Verity © Dementia Care International Be sensitive to the person with dementia’s unique communication style, including their non-verbal messages. Stop and listen for…
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Welcome to the Spark of Life Library. Our Spark of Life Articles cover many aspects of the social & emotional care of people with dementia. They are written in easy to read language to assist in the everyday support of people with dementia.
How to Communicate with Someone who can’t Speak
By Jane Verity © dementiacareinternational Communicating with someone who can no longer speak in words or sentences can sometimes seem like a tough task. The…
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How to Help People with Dementia Improve
by Jane Verity © dementiacareinternational Change Your Focus – Change Your Experience ‘Whether you think you can, or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!‘…
How to Improve Memory
Members article By Jane Verity© dementiacareinternational We all know how annoying and embarrassing it can be when our memory momentarily fails us and we forget…
How to Keep People with Dementia Safe – from Unwanted Callers
By Jane Verity © dementiacareinternational Have you ever worried about uninvited people ringing your door bell and either gaining access to your home, or coercing…
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Hugs not Drugs
By Jane Verity © dementiacareinternational Three major areas of concern in people with dementia are loneliness, isolation and emptiness – often the very same experiences…