4 Proven Ways to Create a Meltdown (Without Even Trying)
Meltdowns aren’t pleasant. No one---you, your person, people within 50 feet---wants to be involved. Too often, it feels like these not-so-magic moments sneak up on us without any warning. And sometimes, as with the first two instances below, that's true. Much of the...
What’s an End of Life Doula, and What Do They Do?
I was super excited to chat with Christine Borchert, co-founder of Evening Star End of Life Doula Services, on The Dementia Sherpa Show. The transcript below has been lightly edited for clarity. -CT Christy Turner: This is somebody who has a rather unique profession...
Why is This “Behavior” Happening?
“Behavior” is another word for communication. And every “behavior” is telling us something. Remember a few years ago when Charlie Sheen was all over social media, claiming he was "#winning"? It seemed odd at the time, and then it turned out that (like anything any of...
Supporting Your Caregiving Parent
Question: “My dad (who's retired) is the primary caregiver. How can I help alleviate his stress (other than stepping in for him) and ensure that...
Sharing Information with Others about Your Loved One with Dementia
https://youtu.be/C69ifIfN0kg Resources: Sharing Information About Your Person Compassion cards Email Template_ Sharing Information Ready to step...
3 Award-Winning Ways Kay Bransford is Helping Dementia Care Partners
Over the course of their aging, Kay Bransford found herself increasingly caring for her parents. Her family knew it was time to jump in “when we saw my parents spending and giving away a lot of money that was atypical for them. My brothers wanted to get control of the...
I Was Shocked When I Found out *This* Is What Happens to People with Dementia Who Have “Behaviors”
I am really excited about this topic because I remember when I first started out, I was shocked when I found out this is what happened to people with dementia who have so-called behaviors. [feature_box style="5"...
Is A Good Death Possible?
“Is such a thing even possible?” Mike asked when I told him I was working on an article about creating a good death. Once I told him more about what I meant, he was intrigued and suggested we talk about it on The Alzheimer’s Podcast. So...is a good death even...
What’s Behind the Fury?
What's Behind the Fury? I see a lot of anger in my work. Families are frustrated with their person, irate about something that happened at the care community, enraged with each other. What’s behind the fury? I have my theories. If Everything Was Going Well... I know...
There’s Power in Love
Did you feel the difference in the air yesterday? I felt it here in Portland, OR. Love was all around, out in full force. Whether you weren’t interested in the Royal Wedding even a little or had your bleary eyes glued to BBC America from 1 am Pacific on, Bishop...