Get your care organization designated as a Dementia-Aware Safe Space in 2022
Everyone needs a safe space. For people living with dementia symptoms, feeling safe and secure is literally life-changing. My mission as the Dementia Whisperer is to help the world see clearly how important it is to lift up individuals living with dementia symptoms...
How to make your loved one with dementia symptoms comfortable during holiday get-togethers
The holiday season is a joyful moment for the entire family. Gifts, special dinners and visits from family and friends make this time of year extraordinarily special. When someone in the family has dementia symptoms, however, the holidays can pose a new set of...
Caregivers need care, too
Looking out for a loved one or individual with cognitive decline can be rewarding, if not mentally and physically demanding all at the same time. Sadly, fatigue, burnout and low morale are not uncommon among the army of family caregivers. The job is demanding and...
Foods known for anti-inflammatory benefits might also fight dementia
A healthy diet of fruits, vegetables, lentils, tea and coffee can help the body in more ways than initially thought. Already known for as anti-inflammatory agents, these foods might also help lower the risk of dementia, according to a new study. In the study by...
The long-lasting social impact of dementia on society
With more than 55 million people currently living with dementia, it is a far-reaching issue that impacts the lives of many, including those living with dementia, their caregivers and the entire community around them. In addition to the medical, social and political...
Exercise as a tool to prevent dementia
I often get asked if there are ways to prevent Alzheimer’s disease or any of the causes of dementia symptoms and, through my research, what comes up over and over again is that healthy lifestyle choices are proven to delay brain function loss. Currently, about 5.8...
The lingering toll of COVID-19 on dementia care
The pandemic has taken a toll on just about everyone and every industry in varying degrees. Both professional and family caregivers are beginning to see the long-term impacts of more than a year of uncertainty. For many, the isolation has been detrimental to the...
How to stop high turnover rate in memory care facilities
If you work in long-term care, you’re likely familiar with the stigma that Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and front-line staff come and go in what can feel like a revolving door. The fact that it is so familiar represents how a culture shift is needed across the...
Ten strategies to reduce risks of cognitive decline
Receiving a dementia diagnosis is something that nobody wants to go through. While that alone can feel daunting, that doesn’t mean that avoiding a diagnosis is completely out of your control. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), you may be able...
Tips for having a conversation with someone living with dementia symptoms
When someone you love experiences dementia symptoms, it can be heartbreaking to realize that your communication with one another is likely going to change forever. Frustrations may arise from both of you as you navigate this new way of communicating and spending time...
Study predicts dementia cases will triple by 2050
A new study, shared at the 2021 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Denver, predicts that the number of dementia cases will nearly triple worldwide by 2050. While the research is preliminary at this stage, the statistics highlight a disturbing upward...
Empower caregivers with the Dementia Whisperer as your keynote
As the Dementia Whisperer and an internationally recognized dementia care speaker and author, my mission is to change the world and how all dementia care services are provided to those who are suffering from various cognitive impairments. I want to give meaning and...