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By Jane Verity When caring for a person with dementia, it is common to experience behaviour that could be interpreted as ‘challenging’. When this happens,…
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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.
Symptoms & Stages of Dementia
Public article By Jane Verity ©dementiacareinternational.com Dementia symptoms are often grouped in ‘stages’ – here we refer to 4 different stages. These stages should only…
Take a Deep Breath and… Relax
By E. Joy Bowles, BSc ©dementiacareinternational.com Many articles and books have been written about stress management; yoga and meditation programs abound, all professing to teach one…
The Ancient, All Natural Wonder Drug!
Members article By Dr Ruth Cilento MB BS DBM DAc FACNEM ©dementiacareinternational.com Olives as food and medicine are big news in Australia at present. They…
The Best Approach to Medical Appointments
By Jane Verity ©dementiacareinternational.com ‘I Won’t Go & You Can’t Make Me!’ A commonly asked question from someone caring for a person with dementia is,…
The Bus Stop Band-aid
By Jane Verity ©dementiacareinternational.com The Challenge What do you do when a person with dementia continuously asks to go home? Or when people with dementia…