In honor of National Hobby Month, we explore the popular past time of genealogy (the study of ancestry). How can this be adapted by caregivers to help your loved one with dementia and serve as a way to engage with each other? The use of life story work has historically been an important tool in care settings to help care staff working with individuals with vascular dementia or another form of dementia.
We just reviewed a book that is recommended for dementia caregivers of all skill levels. One of the biggest strengths of Navigating the Dementia Journey is its accessibility. If you are looking for an easy to digest, helpful resource, which is also compassionate and kind to caregivers, this might be worth a read!
Whether you are new to caregiving or a seasoned veteran, you will no likely at some point come across people who have perceived assumptions about the journey you are undergoing. There are numerous misconceptions surrounding dementia caregiving. This often leads to frustration and misunderstanding.
If you are caring for a person living with dementia at home, Mondays with Mimi is where you can have your questions answered. In her 20 years at St. John’s, Mimi DeVinney (our Dementia/Quality of Life Specialist) has heard dozens of questions about caring for people living with dementia. Go to the Ask Mimi page of St. John’s Online Dementia Resource Center every Monday, to see Mimi’s answers to newly submitted questions.
