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The Importance of Reminiscence Therapy
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...
Staying at Home vs. Moving to Long Term Care
One of the most frequent questions I am asked is, “When is the right time to move my relative with Alzheimer’s into a care facility?” The answer is different for every family. Either remaining at home or moving to a facility are options that should be weighed...
What is Dementia?
Dementia is a term used to describe a decline in cognitive and behavioral functioning that interferes with a person’s daily life and activities as defined by the National Institute on Aging. There are many different conditions and diseases that cause dementia. The...
Communication with a Person Suffering from Dementia
Anyone who has a relative with dementia has experienced frustration with communication. The person with dementia might have trouble finding the right words, repeat themselves often or become very upset and agitated when they cannot express what is bothering them....
Essential Tips for Taking Care of Your Elderly Relative
During the past week, I walked into a client’s home to do a routine visit. I spoke with the caregiver then headed into the kitchen to greet the client. He is over 100 years old. His son was cooking him breakfast, as he does every morning. The elderly client was...
Three Key Benefits of Working with a Geriatric Care Manager
I’ll start by introducing myself. I have been a Geriatric Care Manager for over 12 years and worked as a Social Worker in a hospital setting for 3 years. Over the course of those years I have helped families navigate through many different journeys with their loved...