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A Mother's Touch - Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin
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Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin. Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin 2014 2016. A Mother’s Touch. Every so often, Bill will come walking into our office. Our office door is always open, so it is not uncommon for residents to come in and out. Bill, though, has been very attentive recently. He is probably one of the sweetest men on the planet, too, so this is a welcomed visit. Bill had a way of finding beauty and happiness in everything he did. He constantly had a smile on his face.
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Seeking: Perfection - Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin
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Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin. Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin 2014 2016. I love working in long-term dementia care, and I believe that a care community is a good option for a lot of families. Families have a lot of expectations when they move their loved ones into long-term dementia care. And they should—they are putting faith, trust, and a significant amount of money into their loved ones’ care. I know that is a lot to ask, and I know that these families pay a lot of money t...
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Artwork by my residents. The tree was already on... - Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin
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Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin. Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin 2014 2016. Artwork by my residents. The tree was already on the canvas, but the residents use Q-Tips to decorate the tree. LIVE Dementia Support Hotline. Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin. Rachael Wonderlin has a Master's degree in Gerontology and is the author of "When Someone You Know is Living in a Dementia Care Community," by Johns Hopkins University Press. Paperback $16, Hardcover $39.
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We recently had to sell our boat but my husband... - Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin
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Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin. Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin 2014 2016. We recently had to sell our boat but my husband won't stop looking for it. How do I get him past this, I've tried everything I know. Thanks for writing in! Said: this is the situation with my dad (truck, not boat). He gets SO angry and demands the # for the mechanic himself. Mom is out of ideas for how to deal with that part. LIVE Dementia Support Hotline. Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin.
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Trial and Error and Phones - Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin
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Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin. Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin 2014 2016. Trial and Error and Phones. Ldquo;Miss, come here, please,” Bill said, flagging me down. “Come look at my phone. It doesn’t work, and I think someone is trying to play jokes on me,” he said, leading me to his room and pointing at the phone. Bill was notorious for having trouble with his phone. Ldquo;You’ve gotta do something.”. Bill did not understand how to dial out using his phone. His family finally a...
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Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin. Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin 2014 2016. Thank you for writing in. The answer is: no, you are not doing the best thing by telling her the truth. The most important thing about dementia care is the ability to *embrace their reality*. Each time she hears it, it’s new again. And, when she forget the facts, she still feels sad–she just doesn’t know why. Reblogged this from dementia-by-day. LIVE Dementia Support Hotline. Paperback $16, Hardcover $39.
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My sister and I recently moved our 92 year old... - Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin
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Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin. Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin 2014 2016. How can I help her adjust? Thank you for writing in. I understand your stress, it can be tough making the transition to memory care. For one, I wouldn’t remind her that she’s “living there now.” Can you pretend it’s a hotel she’s staying in? LIVE Dementia Support Hotline. Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin. Paperback $16, Hardcover $39. Featured in The Washington Post. Follow CubThemes on Tumblr.
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Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin. Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin 2014 2016. LIVE Dementia Support Hotline. Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin. Rachael Wonderlin has a Master's degree in Gerontology and is the author of "When Someone You Know is Living in a Dementia Care Community," by Johns Hopkins University Press. Paperback $16, Hardcover $39. When Someone You Know Is Living in a Dementia Care Community" is available now! Featured in The Washington Post.
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In Paris - Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin
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Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin. Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin 2014 2016. Malinda was notorious for “shopping” in other residents’ closets. Because she felt like the whole floor was her house, she had no qualms about going into other people’s rooms and picking up their stuff. Malinda didn’t want anyone to help her get dressed. In my mind, even though she looked slightly disheveled, the issue felt minor. She was happy, and she was wearing what she wanted to wear. When They Want...
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Memory Care - Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin
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Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin. Dementia By Day: A Blog By Rachael Wonderlin 2014 2016. Ldquo;Rachael. Memory Care Coordinator,” Beatrice read out loud off my name tag as I leaned down to tie her shoes. I paused, surprised to hear my name read aloud. Ldquo;Why Memory Care? Rdquo; she asked me, looking concerned. “Is that about me? Do I have a memory problem? I was shocked. 99% of the time, residents didn’t even look at my name tag. This, however, threw me for a loop. When Someone You Know i...
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