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Category: Dementia-Alzheimer’s
Medicare’s GUIDE Program: Resource for Seniors with Dementia and Their Caregivers
Medicare’s GUIDE Model helps seniors with dementia and their caregivers access personalized care, support services, and respite options at home.
Being Dementia Friendly – Dementia Needs are Human Needs
True person-centered care means understanding what brings meaning to each individual. Through Flora and Doris’ stories, we see how honoring personal history, talents, and identity can help those living with dementia feel valued and connected.
Resources for Memory Care Caregivers
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be emotionally and physically exhausting. Respite Care Charleston provides essential support through caregiver groups and half-day memory care programs, offering relief to families while ensuring a safe and engaging environment for those with dementia. By providing compassionate care and a community of understanding, these programs help caregivers find the balance they need.
Planning for Caregiver Emergencies
Caregivers often overlook their own emergency planning. Learn how to prepare for unexpected situations to ensure the well-being of both you and your loved one.
Being Dementia Friendly: The Power In the Words We Use
Words matter, especially when supporting individuals with dementia. C. Angela Burrow, Consultant at the Center for Applied Research in Dementia, emphasizes the power of language in fostering inclusive, respectful communities. By avoiding terms like “sufferer” or “victim” and focusing on abilities rather than deficits, we can empower those living with dementia.
Home Care for People with Dementia – It’s Not About What They Can’t Do, But the Process!
By Heather Rahrig, RN, BSN, CMC, Director & Co-Owner Carepoint, Inc. Cognitive health is focused on a person’s ability to… Read more »
Being Dementia Friendly – Hispanics in the USA – Challenges & Cultural Differences
By C. Angela Burrow I spoke with my friend and gerontologist, Aida, recently. She educated me on some facts and… Read more »
I Promised I Would Never Do This
By Chris Cole “I promised I would never do this” is something we hear in our memory care communities time… Read more »
The Gift of Faith in the Face of Memory Loss
By Rev. Joseph Gaston, Chaplain with Donna Williams and Anna Hatcher – The Foothills Retirement Community, Easley, SC “The Lord… Read more »
