Dementia Resource Center eNewsletter

Dementia Dimensions

eNewsletter for At Home Caregivers

MARCH IS FOR READING: A Book Review for Caregivers

In honor of Dr. Suess' Birthday and National Read Across America Day, which are celebrated in March, we share with you one of our top recommended books for caregivers. The 36-Hour Day is a must have for every caregiver's resource library. Check out our review of this "comprehensive guide to dementia care for at home caregivers," and then purchase a copy for yourself.

READ OUR REVIEW

A Social Worker Perspective on Loss

March is National Social Work Month. Many social workers specialize in the care and support of people with dementia and their families. Local Licensed Clinical Social Worker Sybil Prince shares her perspective on the caregiver's experience in this video short, "A Sense of Loss."

watch the Video

Can My Loved One Live Alone?

In this throwback to March 2020, the article "Can My Loved One with Dementia Live Alone?," first appeared on St. John's website months before the launch of the online Dementia Resource Center. It provides caregivers a timeless, practical resource in assessing their loved ones with dementia.

Have a question? Ask Mimi

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 submitted questions.

Ask a Question

dementia.stjohnsliving.org