To Say ‘Darling’ or Not to say ‘Darling’
Members article By Jane Verity ©dementiacareinternational.com The three words ‘darling, dearie or sweetie’ are often perceived as inappropriate ways to address elderly residents, clients or…
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Treasure Troves
By Jane Verity ©dementiacareinternational.com Here is a great, practical solution for solving what can be a very familiar challenge – when residents ‘take’ other residents’…
Truth or Lies – The Great Reality Divide
By Jane Verity ©dementiacareinternational.com When you care for a person with dementia you are bound to experience situations that present challenges due to the resulting…
Turning Hassles into Highs
By Jane Verity ©dementiacareinternational.com Creating Sunshine in Everyday Tasks & Situations Activities such as eating, showering, dressing and getting clothes washed are just some of…
Two Mothers (Community story)
Community story By Joann Snow Duncanson ©dementiacareinternational.com Thank you to Joann for giving us permission to share her beautiful poem with our Spark of Life…
Validation
Member article By Jane Verity ©dementiacareinternational.com What is Validation? Validation is a way of listening and communicating that helps us explore, accept and understand the…