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…
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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…
The Challenge of ‘Stealing’
by Jane Verity ©dementiacareinternational.com When a person with dementia ‘takes’ other people’s belongings they may firmly believe the items are their own. If you encounter…
The Challenging Older Gentleman
Members article By Jane Verity ©dementiacareinternational.com When an old man died in the geriatric ward of a small hospital near Tampa, Florida, it was believed…