Keep your loved one playing some dementia brain games. Hangman is one of those games. Early Learning Activities Quite a few years ago, when I taught a K-2 class, our classroom had what was then thought of as new technology – a Smartboard. I found early learning websites and used the Smartboard to have my […]
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Using Positive Affirmations as a Caregiver
One of the best ways of tapping into your subconscious mind is by the use of positive affirmations. What are positive affirmations Affirmations are Simple statements Written in a positive way to focus towards the positive Used to inspire, motivate, increase self-esteem, lower self-doubt Affirmations bypass your conscious mind with its tendency to examine and […]
Where Did Her Friends Go? How Dementia Affects Friendships
How does dementia affect friendships? It depends. Friends may stick around through thick and thin. Others you might never hear from again. And others will try for a while then gradually disappear. Where did mom’s friends go? My mom had a good group of friends. She had her very close group of high school classmates […]