It may seem unrealistic to expect that we can care for people without using any psychotropic drugs for their various…
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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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Saying “hello” to the outside world, for even a brief moment, is vital. The truth is, trips outside, whether to…
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This post is adapted from Getting Dementia Care Right: What’s Not Working and How It Can Change by Anne Ellett,…
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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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The Namaste Care™ program is a holistic end-of-life care program for people with advanced dementia. This approach affirms the individuality…
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Given a choice between care in a family setting and care in a nursing home, most older people prefer to…
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Our cultural understanding of the nature of disease is still based on the belief that acute disease is the fundamental…