Creating Moments of Joy for the Person with Alzheimer's or Dementia
Jolene Brackey has a vision. A vision that will soon look beyond the challenges of Alzheimer's disease and focus more of our energy on creating moments of joy. When a person has short-term memory loss, his life is made up of moments. But if you think about it, our memory is made up of moments, too. We are not able to create a perfectly wonderful day with someone who has dementia, but it is absolutely attainable to create a perfectly wonderful moment; a moment that puts a smile on their face,...
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Jolene Brackey has a vision. A vision that will soon look beyond the challenges of Alzheimer's disease and focus more of our energy on creating moments of joy. When a person has short-term memory loss, his life is made up of moments. But if you think about it, our memory is made up of moments, too. We are not able to create a perfectly wonderful day with someone who has dementia, but it is absolutely attainable to create a perfectly wonderful moment; a moment that puts a smile on their face, a twinkle in their eye, or triggers a memory. Five minutes later, they won't remember what you did or said, but the feeling you left them with will linger.
Understanding the person with Alzheimer'sNot forgotten20Powerful tools that create positive outcomesRemember their greatness24Live their truth28Universal reasons32"I want to go home"38Sense of belonging42Stop correcting them44You are wrong, they are right50"Give me that"54The rooster56Blame it on something or someone else58Let's talk communicationBe like a duck64Let's talk communication66Creative communication70Quality connections74Magic words78Repeat, repeat, repeat80"The spin"82Take action!84Illusion of choice88Kick starting90Your mood affects their mood94White on white96Look good, feel good, play good98Power of touch100Be like the sun106Memory enhanced environmentsIt's time to move110Pack your suitcase114Create a safe heaven118"Where's my room?"124Sparking fond memories128Life reflection132Replacing priceless treasures134Habits of a lifetime138Music does wonders142A commercial about TV146Ring, ring, ring150Where's the outhouse?154It's Saturday night! : bath time160Suppertime!!!!!168Sundowning180Get your Zzz's184Enhanced momentsSimple pleasures192You've got mail!194"Help me"198When in doubt...laugh200Share your life202Drink up206Saturate their obsessions210Walking, walking, walking214Wandering218Spread holidays throughout the year220Keys to visiting224Windows in the brain230"Who are you?"234Show of affection238"Honey" "dearie" "sweetie"242Outings with less stress244Saying goodbye248Face the challenges (losing items, hitting)252Intimacy258Moments of discomfort262Letting go of expectations266Good dementia, bad dementia270Spiritual well-being274Breaking of bread280Find the blessing284Taking care of yourself288Helping hands290Final moments294
