by admin | Oct 3, 2019 | The Care Manager's Corner
“The Colorado University (CU) Anschutz Medical Campus serves 4,500 students in more than 40 highly rated degree programs across six schools and colleges, supported by $500 million in research awards in fiscal 2018 – creating an overall economic impact to the...
by admin | Jun 4, 2018 | Caregiving Tips, The Care Manager's Corner
In this article, to continue with the topic of hygiene and dementia we will discuss tips for getting dressed. Just as with bathing (discussed in the previous article), this particular task can pose a lot of frustration among caregivers. Imagine being the person with...
by admin | Mar 5, 2018 | The Care Manager's Corner
Hygiene is a topic that comes up often for those struggling with dementia. Bathing, dressing, incontinence and dental care are some of the most common tasks people have trouble following through with. There are many practical tips caregivers can follow when trying to...
by admin | Sep 29, 2017 | The Care Manager's Corner
Everyone knows it’s good to keep your brain active as you age. When people have Alzheimer’s, however, their ability to participate in certain activities diminishes. So what can you do with Alzheimer’s? The answer is lots of things! One of my first assignments in...
by admin | Jul 15, 2017 | The Care Manager's Corner
Reminiscence therapy, according to the American Psychological Association, is the use of written or oral life histories to improve psychological well-being (website: www.apa.org). Examples of this type of therapy are listening to music that may remind someone of...