The name on the outside of the building pictured in this post isn’t photo shopped. Nope, it’s real and it’s not in California. Being in the geriatric field for almost 40 years has given me a bit of perspective on damaging nomenclature. Most in my field have bantered about the words anti-aging and ageism…

Gravity

I was in Vancouver for a TV appearance with the incredible David Suzuki. His Mother has Alzheimer’s disease and he wanted to take the Virtual Dementia Tour so he could experience what his Mother is living with. The morning of the shoot I walked from the hotel to a coffee shop and started talking with…

Five R’s and A Big F in Dementia Care

Reinforce.  Tell them they are doing well, and you are proud of them.  This can be done with a touch and soothing words no matter the stage they are in.  A great deal of reinforcement is necessary.  This can be difficult for an adult child to do with a parent, but without it, loved ones…

Involuntary Invisibility

The Cloak of Invisibility is a magical cloak which provides the wearer with complete invisibility. “And the Cloak . . . the true magic of which, of course, is that it can be used to protect and shield others as well as its owner …Harry Potter Most everyone has wished for invisibility at one time or…

Thanks for the lessons, 2018. 2019, we’re ready.

Second Wind Dreams has experienced incredible growth in the past year in service to our elders and people with dementia. Our mission is more secure than ever as we continue to find new, innovative ways to meet the needs of eldercare. Our core values remain solid and our commitment to grass roots efforts to make…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

  Or is it? If you are the primary caregiver of someone with dementia, it can be dicey. All year you meet the needs of your loved one. You insure safety, go to doctor appointments, maintain good hygiene, provide nutrition and socialization and that’s a slow day. Then, BAM it’s the holidays and the rest…

The Holiday Effect

You know that feeling when someone comes up to you unexpectedly with a huge toothy smile on their face and says, “It’s so good to see you.” Then they tilt their head and say, “So how have you been”? Of course, you answer politely and try with all the brain power you can sum up…