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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Warm Fuzzies

People with dementia may lose their ability to remember things but they do not lose their ability to feel. Watch our very first video blog (vlog) to learn how you can leave people with dementia feeling warm fuzzies after interacting with you.

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Back to School Time

Fall brings back-to-school time and a chance to learn new things. How can memory care staff ensure they are providing the highest quality and most individualized care possible to those with Alzheimer's and other dementias? The short answer is certification in dementia care. All of the staff who work at Prosper in Peace will be certified in dementia care every 2 years. You can learn more about how this will benefit our residents in this post.

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Raindrops keep falling on my head

The rains this week brought a lot of activity to the desert flora, and to our work changing the way we provide dementia care in America. We continue to compile an outstanding team that will design our mindful memory care village. Making connections is important in the beginning to establish a sturdy base on which to grow, and I am constructing the strongest foundation possible to support our quest to provide the best care for those living with dementia. Read all about our rainy day activities here.

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The Dog Days of Summer

The manager of Prosper in Peace will live on site to be close, offering support and oversight for our dementia community. They will be readily available to engage with staff and residents as needed. This close proximity will afford frequent contact with the residents forming close bonds and serving as a role model for the caregiver staff. Check out the comfortable home where they will reside in this week’s update.

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A Prickly Situation

Much thought and consideration are going into the design of Prosper in Peace as we create a mindful memory care village. The architect is helping us design it for maximum safety and active engagement of our residents. Maintaining the desert beauty around us will stimulate a sense of comfort and security for those with dementia who live here.

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Mary, Mary….How does your garden grow?

As we progress toward creating the best memory care in America, we have to prepare. Read here to learn about how gardening benefits those with dementia and see some of the plants we will be transferring to our gardens when they are complete. The residents in our dementia village will be able to grow any plants they choose to provide them purpose and pleasure.

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