Holidays are stressful even in the best of times. When you are caring for someone with dementia, the opportunity for things to go sideways increases exponentially. In this 20-minute video, Sandra Levine and I talk about five things you can do to minimize your stress and that of the person living with dementia. From using effective communication to downsizing the group, … [Read more...]
My Wish For You This Holiday Is To See The Beauty In The Simple.
One of the unexpected blessings of the pandemic has been the need to be mindful about where I go and who I see. It has forced me to slow down and simplify my life. Before COVID-19, if I was bored I might “window shop” in a store like Home Goods or T.J. Maxx just to fill in time. Of course, nine times out of ten I bought something I just had to have or thought I might … [Read more...]