I was spending some quiet time thinking about a recent talk I have to give at a conference in March. I was mulling over different ways to approach the topic on maintaining connections in relationships where Alzheimer’s is part of the equation. As I was thinking...
Last week I had the opportunity to work with an Alzheimer’s Day Program using the InterAct™ kit. We had a lot of fun with great interaction and engagement by the individuals who participated. One woman, in particular, really stood out for me. While I don’t...
We’ve all heard it before – ‘Play to Your Strengths”. This adage applies in all sorts of situations in life and I was reminded of its applicability when I was presenting to an Early Stage Alzheimer’s Group at the Lanark County...
I recently read an advertorial aimed at the ‘dutiful daughter’. The writer asked two questions: Do your parents and siblings rely on you whenever problems arise? Are you currently caring for your elderly parents as their health declines? If so, you may be...
Determining your level of social wellness is a good indicator of whether or not you are burning out as a caregiver. Social wellness is supported by healthy interpersonal relationships and access to support from family, friends, church and community while caregiving. I...
I’ve just been engaging in a really interesting discussion on LinkedIn about continuum of care. Some of the continuum elephants that have been identified by the group are: • Fragmented “silo communication” on internal/external basis • High hospital re-admissions...
