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Resources, tips, and discussions on important age-related topics to help families navigate long-term home care matters.
A multi-sensory and engaging series of programs
adapted for people living with memory loss and their care partners
Fostering the right solutions & connections for more than 33 years
Positive Aging Retirement Sourcebook
Podcast episode:
Using LEGO® Bricks and Pieces to Create a Positive Experience for those living with Dementia
This book is a must-read for anyone who is aging in America or loves someone who is.
Consider what is most important as life draws nearer to its end - peace, closure and well-being or every possible last minute regardless of cost?
Read this book before you "need" it to make a profound impact on the last chapter of life.
I'd be remiss to leave this out!
Written in the early 2000's when I was a young caregiver in a new memory care facility embracing the then-new concept of a homelike -rather than medical - model of dementia care, this collection of stories, quotes and unforgettable characters (at least they're unforgettable to me 😀), warms the heart and highlights how much fun dementia care can be in between the moments of heartache.
Brick By Brick Bonding introduces a new method of connection and bonding for people living with dementia and their care partners.
Unlock the power of play with LEGO as an artistic medium of self-expression. Embrace self-care, develop support systems, release expectations, and practice mindful acceptance with the Brick by Brick Bonding method.
Transfer belts are more comfortable than traditional gait belts. They're essential for safely assisting a loved one with walking or getting up from a bed or chair.
Read more about the benefits of transfer belts at Safer Senior Care:
6 Best Gait Belts & Transfer Belts for Moving Seniors: Getting Up Safely!
Transfer poles can be easily installed in most areas with standard ceilings and can provide a helpful handhold for an older adult to stand up safely and better maintain their independence.
Read more about the benefits of transfer poles at Safer Senior Care:
Best Transfer Poles for the Elderly
