Investor Ready!
Prosper in Peace is ready to meet our investor partner and get moving on this project to improve dementia care. If this is a good fit for you, or someone you know, please reach out to us to start the discussion ~ we are excited to connect and get the ball rolling!
Happy Holiday Hints
The holidays can be a joyous, yet overwhelming time for those living with dementia. Listen to this session to discover ways to celebrate the season to the fullest , while managing the extra activities you'll want to enjoy.
National Family Caregivers Month
November is National Family Caregivers Month so we at Prosper in Peace wanted to recognize the hard work and amazing effort these loving family members give every day. Listen here to find out how you can care for yourself while caring for the one you love with dementia.
Daylight Savings turns into Sundown
Adjusting time by an hour at the change is seasons is hard on many people but especially those living with Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias. In this video we review how the time change can lead to Sundowner Syndrome. We will discuss the behaviors you may notice that indicate Sundowner Syndrome and techniques you can use to manage, or even possibly avoid, this condition.
MIND ECHOES
You've met them where they are, ensured your interactions always leave a positive warm, fuzzy feeling, and yet the person with dementia you are caring for is still agitated and more confused than normal. What else could be the cause? This episode discusses 10 possible reasons for agitation and increased confusion in those with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Use this guide as a tool to assist you to determine the cause and address the reason for these concerning behaviors.
Information initially published by 3SpiritUK.
Meet Me Where I Am
Caregivers often feel frustrated trying to help people with dementia return to the current reality. Because those with dementia do not have the capacity to understand their current situation, it is futile to attempt to make them adjust. Listen here for a couple examples of ways to meet people with Alzheimer's and other dementias right where they are to encourage positive interaction.
Falling into Place
The change of seasons prompts us to examine our lives and the seasons we go through as we age. Prosper in Peace is creating thoughtful, engaging memory care for those experiencing a season of dementia. You can learn about the benefit provided by memory cafes in this week's post.