This post was excerpted from Dementia Beyond Disease: Enhancing Well-Being by G. Allen Power, M.D. (2017, Health Professions Press) Why…
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The Experiential Model of Dementia Care The biomedical model (that is, a mindset of dementia that focuses only on physical…
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Guidance from the Authors on Using Validation Are you currently using the Validation method in your care setting? Do you…
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What is the Validation method? Validation is a method for communicating with older adults who are diagnosed as having Alzheimer’s…
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In his book, Understanding and Preventing Harmful Interactions Between Residents with Dementia, Eilon Caspi, Ph.D., has three key things he…
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Many elders grew up in an era and in regions where racist practices were prevalent and accepted as the norm….
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The majority of distressing and harmful resident-to-resident interactions (DHRRIs) remain unreported. Underreporting of these episodes limits direct care partners’ ability…
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Words matter, a lot. Words used to describe elders living with dementia reflect and shape the ways in which they…
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It’s critical to manage your own stress so you can keep assisting others. Find the strategy that works for you…
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Many elders need help with Activities of Daily Living, commonly known as ADLs. They include dressing, bathing, grooming (hair and…