I used to work as a CNA in the dementia unit of a long-term care home, located in a small town in Iowa. I haven’t worked as a nurses aide for many years now, but have continued to be around people with dementia both personally and professionally. If you are reading this, you probably already…
Dementia
Guest Post: Common Misconceptions About Dementia
According to Helping Hands, “Dementia is a condition that affects over 850,000 people in the UK and many of us know a relative, friend, or neighbour who needs some extra support.” Sometimes, the symptoms and behaviours associated with dementia are complex and difficult to understand which can make caring for someone with the condition challenging….
StoriiCare Featured in Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care Journal
EXTRA, EXTRA: Read all about it! StoriiCare has been featured in the most recent issue of Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care Online Journal. Read our article ‘Building Connections Beyond Language, Borders, and Cognitive Ability Using StoriiCare’ here. You can find the entire March 2019 Issue of PAC Online here.
5 Thanksgiving Activities for Carers
With the holiday season approaching, family caregivers and care home staff can turn typical days into fun, seasonal experiences for those living with dementia. Throughout the month of November, try these engaging, Thanksgiving-related activities. Bake a Family Recipe Pecan pie? Green bean casserole? Cheesy potatoes? Find out their signature holiday dish or a favorite Thanksgiving…