Many dementia and Alzheimer’s caregivers often hear the phrase “I want to go home” repeatedly. Even after they have arrived home, they are sometimes confronted with an excessively frustrating predicament in which they keep hearing the same line again and over. While it can be aggravating to handle such a situation, it is challenging to…
Developed by Virginia Bell and David Troxel in the 1990s, the Best Friends Approach aims to nurture connection and respect in relationships. It is founded on the notion that what someone with dementia needs most is a best friend figure – someone who remains loving, empathizes with them, and promotes their dignity. Here are some…
With baseball season around the corner, fans around the nation are starting to purchase their favorite team’s baseball cap and other apparels. We would join in the bandwagon if we are not already donning the “Safety Officer” cap. This is due to the fact that any aging adult has been worrying about nothing else except…