Dementia Resource Center eNewsletter

Dementia Dimensions

eNewsletter for At Home Caregivers

Top Gift Ideas for Loved Ones with Dementia

Is there a person with dementia on your giving list this holiday season? Trying to find that perfect gift for any loved one can be challenging; however, knowing what items are best for a person with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia could bring more questions than answers. Consider starting here.

OUR GIFT LIST

4 Tips for Caregiver Stress Relief

During the Be an Empowered Caregiver event at Brickstone by St. John’s in November, panel experts described ways that caregivers can reduce the stress they experience—either by proactively planning ahead or by handling challenging situations in new ways as they happen. Holidays can be an especially stressful time for many people. Take care of yourself.

Connecting with Your Spiritual Side

This can be the time of year for many when spirituality comes to the forefront, not only because of the religious holidays celebrated, but also as we close out the year and consider the blessings bestowed upon us and our loved ones. St. John's Chaplain Chava and some of our caregivers reflect on the importance of "feeding the spirit."

HEAR FROM EXPERTS

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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