Emotions, feelings, activities
I There is a distinction between emotions and feelings. And there is a confused belief doing activities will upgrade a loved one’s mood-state, regardless of their emotions and feelings. In other words, getting the loved one involved in enough activities will...Confibulation <> Confabulation
Polar realities By now you should have a pretty good grasp of the fact your reality and your loved one’s reality are sometimes completely different. This dementia-induced gap reminds me of the story about the blind men who after touching different parts of an...Attachment Theory
“Finding the one who will cause me to survive” (aka attachment theory) Attachment theory itself is basic. Yet it clearly marks significant change in quality of life for loved ones with dementia. Their life begins to reflect newfound peace and strength once...Psychosocial Interaction – a better way
Has your loved one become angry during the simplest of conversations? Perhaps exhibiting catastrophic responses and/or acts of aggression? There is a better way to interact. Psychosocial interaction eliminates many, if not all, of the unwanted behaviors without the...Meet Sheila
