Really well done! Slowly spoken with great diction to make us think. Key points highlighted. Would love to also be able to get a written copy of the key points.
Very important “words” that we all need to think about from today forward. Your expectations and behaviors need to change! The well-being of those living with dementia is dependent on it.
I think keeping the person involved, interested and even challenged in as normal a way as possible & for as long as possible helps- eg, ask them to help you in the garden or doing a household chore. You will 'supervise' but make them feel they are still contributing something useful and helpful- that you need their input. Feeling useless and having a sense that you are 'just a burden' must be awful.
I can tell you that it does wonders. My mum always wants to feel useful even in her late stage Alzheimers. I even allow her to mix ingredients in a bowl then put them in a dish to cook in the oven( not turned on). Most of the things she tries to cook cannot be eaten but it doesn't matter.
Really well done! Slowly spoken with great diction to make us think. Key points highlighted. Would love to also be able to get a written copy of the key points.
Very insightful presentation. Good question at the end.
Very important “words” that we all need to think about from today forward. Your expectations and behaviors need to change! The well-being of those living with dementia is dependent on it.
Excellent clip. Thanks.
I think keeping the person involved, interested and even challenged in as normal a way as possible & for as long as possible helps- eg, ask them to help you in the garden or doing a household chore. You will 'supervise' but make them feel they are still contributing something useful and helpful- that you need their input. Feeling useless and having a sense that you are 'just a burden' must be awful.
I can tell you that it does wonders. My mum always wants to feel useful even in her late stage Alzheimers. I even allow her to mix ingredients in a bowl then put them in a dish to cook in the oven( not turned on). Most of the things she tries to cook cannot be eaten but it doesn't matter.