Dementia Resource Center eNewsletter

Dementia Dimensions

eNewsletter for At Home Caregivers

Never Too Early to Plan for the Future

October is Long-Term Care Planning Month and a reminder that it is never too early to think about the future. Depending on where you are in the dementia caregiving journey and at what stage of disease progression your loved one is in, the thought of this could be overwhelming. Take one small step today and read about the options.

Having a Non-Scary Halloween

Don't be scared! Finding moments of fun and engagement are important for those with dementia, so before you “turn off the light” on celebrating Halloween this year, consider some safe ways to enjoy what might have once been a loved one’s favorite holiday and a way for you to help elicit fond memories of the past.

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Home Design for Dementia

A well-designed environment that is purposely planned with the impairments and behaviors resulting from your loved one's dementia kept in mind, can help maintain his/her abilities and provide meaningful engagement opportunities to increase quality of life. We offer tips to get you started with the re-decorating process.

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.

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