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Read This: 3 Books to Improve Dementia Care
When I first started working in dementia care, I tried to absorb as much information as I could by attending continuing education courses, searching for ...
Sensory-Friendly Caregiving Tips
Photo by cottonbro from Pexels A sensory-friendly care partner considers and respects the sensory differences, preferences, and needs of others. They understand that certain types of sensory input ...
10 Tips for Responding to Distress in Dementia
Distress is a way to communicate that something feels unsafe, uncomfortable, challenging, or off-balance. Further, distress in dementia presents in different ways. Common examples include ...
Sensory Meditation to Interrupt the Brain’s Negativity Bias
Meditation and mindfulness are evidence-based tools that can facilitate a calm response instead of an impulsive reaction during times of stress. Sensory meditation and mindfulness ...
20 Ideas for Self Care
Photo Credit: Alan Cabello, Pexels Caring for oneself can be easier said than done, especially when simultaneously trying to care for others. The ideas presented ...
How Many Hugs Do We Need a Day?
When recently playing Psych during a virtual game night with friends, it was predicted that if I ever opened a museum, it would contain pictures ...