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…
Category: Understanding & Communicating
Successful communication and understanding comes when we look, listen and respond to non-verbal messages as well as to a person’s words.
This category provides insightful and solution-focused articles.
Let’s Play – Fun with Scents
Members article By E. Joy Bowles BSc. © dementiacareinternational Play a great new ‘smelling’ game to promote fun, relaxation, memories and communication using aromatherapy oils and…
Making a Trip to the Hairdresser’s Easy
by Jane Verity © dementiacareinternational A simple trip to the hairdressers can be a challenge, especially if the hairdresser is not used to dealing with…
My Neighbour is Trying to Kill Me!
Members article By Jane Verity © dementiacareinternational Ranji was adamant that her neighbour was trying to kill her. She kept ringing the police, who had…
Opportunity to Care (Community story)
Community story By Spark of Life Team © dementiacareinternational This heart warming experience from Glenda is a powerful reminder for all of us that people…
Praising Ways
Members article By Jane Verity © dementiacareinternational Praise and encouragement are the greatest gifts you can give to another person. When you praise a person…