Alarming report finds dementia patients being unnecessarily prescribed sedative drugs
Caregivers of dementia patients face a difficult path with a need for more training and understanding for how to interact effectively with the patient. They are not always equipped with the emotional instruction it can take to care for someone with dementia. In my...
Áegis Living of Las Vegas presents FREE Seminar: How to speak Dementia with your loved one
Don’t miss out on this FREE Seminar presented by Áegis Living of Las Vegas: How to speak Dementia with your loved one Proven strategies for compassionate communications. Laura Wayman is an in-demand expert and author of A Loving Approach to Dementia Care. She...
Uncovering music’s role in dementia therapy
With most topics involving dementia, the push is for more research, more funding, and more awareness. Educating nursing and care homes about what works – and what doesn’t work – when treating dementia patients is a big part of what I do. Caregivers are...