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Sharing an educational event
We are always glad to share educational events and useful organizations with our clients, their families and the community. In this post we are shining a light on "The Salute." This event on Saturday, March 2nd at the Colorado Convention Center is organized by the...
Technology for Older Adults
Technology can be of great benefit to older adults. We found an interesting infographic report on "Designing Technology for the Aging Population". The report is from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, located at the University of Southern California. At...
Incontinence with Dementia
How Do You Solve the Problem of Incontinence with Dementia? ... It Depends ... Although the title of this article is designed to make one smile, incontinence and dementia are no laughing matter. Incontinence, which refers to the loss of control of bowel and/or...
Dressing and Dementia
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...
Bathing & Dementia
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...
Therapeutic Lying
What is a therapeutic lie? A therapeutic lie is the practice of telling “white lies” to a patient with dementia. This is done to keep the person with dementia from becoming agitated. In the support group that I facilitate one of the first responses a group member will...