Dementia can be confusing for a lot of people. I always hear things like: “It’s Alzheimer’s but not dementia.” Or “Their short term and long term memory are great so it isn’t dementia.” There is a lot of information out there that can create confusion. Also, most people don’t seek information about dementia until they […]
When I was growing up, my dad was the king of quick fixes. We always had duct tape handy and he knew how to work a drill. The fix didn’t look pretty and it may not have lasted long, but it got the job done for the time being. Quick fixes are common in dementia […]
Trovato often helps clients who are experiencing “problem behaviors.” Problem Behaviors: “behaviors that are harmful to the person with dementia or others.” The most obvious problem behavior is physical aggression. However, less common problematic behaviors are overlooked including: wandering, pacing, entering others’ rooms, collecting items, rearranging items, taking food from another resident’s plate, increased need […]
I have had the opportunity to work in many care settings both as an employee and as a consultant. I really enjoy this part of my job because so many communities offer different approaches and I can see what works for my clients and other residents. However, these great approaches often fail and the reason […]
As a Dementia Consultant, I often meet people in one of two situations: A person with dementia needs to move into Assisted Living for the first time. A person with dementia is living in Assisted Living and they’re not doing well and moving is an option on the table. The bottom line is that not […]
Even though it doesn’t feel like it in the DMV, autumn is officially here. For most of us this means pumpkin flavored everything, boots, and admiring the fall foliage. For someone with dementia, the colder weather brings more complications such as: an increased risk of wandering, sundowning, and risk for hypothermia. Before we know it, […]
One of the hardest jobs I had was as the director of a dementia unit. I won’t go into details about why it was hard, but I will go into the details of why it was so rewarding. Aside from being able to work with people with dementia everyday, I had the opportunity to work […]
So the holidays are over and if you’re on the East Coast, you experienced a record-setting blizzard! But let’s be real. How many of you were worried about your parents? Do they have enough food? Are they going to try to shovel themselves? What if something happens can I get to them? Can an ambulance […]
Hello again! Long time no blog! I have been working on some very exciting things. I have such a strong passion for helping people living with Dementia. I have brainstormed things over the years of how to help more people than I currently am. All of my experience up to this point has helped me […]
This week I was inspired by my residents and Robin Williams to write this post. You may have heard that upon autopsy of Robin Williams’ brain, it was discovered that he had Dementia with Lewy Bodies (LBD). When I first heard of his death and some of the symptoms described, I said to a close […]
