Much is written about changing beliefs, having a choice in the way you see things, flipping from negative to positive. I support much that is written! What I hear from people, though, is how does one apply these principles to specific areas of their lives? Q . When you are with someone who has been [...]
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10 things you can do when visiting an elder
10~Check your judgment at the door and be open to what happens. 9~Provide direction but follow their lead . 8~Listen. Acknowledge. Show compassion, avoid sympathy. 7~Ask if they remember certain rhymes/jokes/songs/stories/etc and let their answer be ok. 6~Hold hands, look directly in eyes, be fully present. 5~Go for a [...]
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15 hours after Afton was born, Grandma Fern held her for a very long time. Didn’t remember the next day, however made the connection that Afton rhymes with her brother’s name, Grafton. No one else made that connection. Love that dementia! It’s truly awesome! Share on Facebook
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It’s surely tempting to read a study, a blog post, an opinion, a case study and base how you act on the content. We do it all the time. “Is what I’m saying appropriate?” “Is that PC?” “Will this offend someone?” Indeed, those are ok questions to ponder if you’re not sure and want to [...]
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