CFHDC focuses on three aspects of care to provide well-deserved dignity and respect to people with dementia: environment, communication, and activities.[...]
For National Family Caregivers Month we celebrate with four article excerpts to help caregivers navigate healthcare, times of crisis, hydration, and intimacy.[...]
A touching video from Japan—"Mistaken Orders", a heartfelt song about young-onset dementia, a new documentary trailer, plus caregiver communication tips.[...]
An easy-to-refer to guide of the gift of empathy that will help all relationships; especially, caregiving families to find the strength to keep on caring.[...]
Vitamin D and Dementia, Cognitively Accessible Public Transportation, Brain Aging across the Lifespan, Online Scams, Caregivers Say “No,” Doctors and Caregivers[...]
Caregivers for people with dementia will gain tools to care compassionately using proven tools for communicating and dealing with problem behaviors and more.[...]
Receiving emails feigning interest in The Caregiver's Voice or offers to help are as painful as hitting my knee against the sharp edge of a table leg.[...]
Anything worthwhile requires consistent effort. Eliminating guilt or regret means we need to use our authentic communication muscles before it's too late.[...]
We can help medical professionals be less ageist by being proactive in our own care and ensuring we communicate clearly our important healthcare needs.[...]