The Arrival of Baby Boomers in Senior Care: Residences, Assisted Living Centers and Long-Term Care Centers. The aged population is growing and the arrival of Baby Boomers in senior care – residences, Assisted Living centers and LTC’s – is going to be expensive and it’s going to put a big strain on the industry. According…
Resident Participation Reduces Agitation and Aggression – We hear it all the time. Many residents simply don’t want to have a bath, a partial bath or a shower. They object to having their personal hygiene taken care of by others. In this story, you’ll see how resident participation reduces agitation and aggressive behavior. That was…
Caregivers and People with Dementia. When the adapted Montessori method is being used the rewards are plentiful for everyone involved…caregivers and people with dementia. A person with Alzheimer’s disease or any other type of dementia, is treated with respect, dignity and equality. They get to live the best life they can despite their diagnosis. They…
Making the decision to place a loved one in a retirement home is not easy. For the caregiver, it can feel like a failure. However, it is often a decision that will allow for better care of the person who needs it and allows the carer to have much deserved periods of rest. But…
Deception in dementia care is examined in this article* entitled: Truth, Deception & Consequences. Professionals who work in memory care often are asked questions that are difficult or uncomfortable to answer truthfully. These questions require us to make a choice. While opinions are plentiful, there is a lack of consensus on the topic of deception…
