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In these difficult times, most people feel safe at home and as the saying goes “there is no place like home!’’ For the most vulnerable in our society this is possible thanks to the hard work of all the ‘key...
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When a person with dementia is confused, communication may be difficult. The following advice may be of help to you in making conversation more successful. However, never assume that the person is understanding fully, and do not expect to base...
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Please be advised that these are GENERAL suggestions. Be sure to seek out a formal clinical swallowing evaluation with a registered speech therapist trained in dysphagia management (dysphagia = swallowing disorder). PREPARING FOR A MEAL If possible reduce auditory/visual distractions...
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Please be advised that these are GENERAL suggestions. Be sure to contact your local GP or the Falls Prevention Team in your area if you have any concerns. The Falls Prevention Team can provide: a thorough holistic falls assessment, specific...
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Supporting a person with difficult behaviors begins when we make a commitment to know the person. Sadly, it is often the case that people who develop an intervention to stop someone from engaging in difficult behaviors do not know the...
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Avoid! 1) Looking for the bright side (pro-tip: if you are thinking of saying 'at least' just stop) Instead 1) Acknowledge the pain, don't minimize or look for the silver lining Avoid! 2) Forcing common experience (pro-tip: you don't know...
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SOCIAL CARE is about connection, about reaching out and making someone's day better. Care is about the little things, like checking on someone or helping out with shopping (remember the solidarity of Covid, when people checked on their neighbors?) ..Well...