DementiAbility

@DementiAbility

DementiAbility strives to remove the focus that is often placed on disability in dementia - replacing it with a focus on ABILITY through education & resources.

Burlington, ON dementiability.com Joined February 2015

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DementiAbility @DementiAbility Jun 13, 2024

Bathing in dementia care requires a gentle, caring approach that takes the needs and abilities of the bather into account.

A few tips and techniques, that have proven to help those who need a little extra care (and help), are summarized in the graphic below.

DementiAbility @DementiAbility Jun 10, 2024

What have I missed? Why the behaviour? These are key questions for dementia care. Sometimes "Observed Behaviour" is something other than dementia. Visit our website at dementiability.com if you would like to review the respective references (available as a free download).

DementiAbility @DementiAbility Jun 7, 2024

In celebration of Seniors Month DementiAbility is offering Gail Elliot's textbook entitled "Thinking Differently About Dementia: Tips & Tools for Care Partners" for a $10 saving only for the month of June!

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DementiAbility @DementiAbility Jun 4, 2024

Did you know Dementia Connections magazine has a FREE newsletter? Head over to dementiaconnections.org and download your free copy today!

DementiAbility @DementiAbility Oct 24, 2023

This quote from a recent DementiAbility Methods attendee warmed our hearts! There is such a need for a change in dementia care, but the only way things will change is if WE change. Change can be scary - but if we fo it as a team - it is possible! Don't give up, we got this.