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Tag Archives: dementia care
How Can Art Serve Dementia-Inclusive Communities?
An interview with Sadie Harmon, a dementia-inclusive communities director who uses art as a means of communication, Part Two
Welcome back to Part Two of SevenPond’s interview with Sadie Harmon. Sadie creates new ways to use art to communicate with and carry out the wishes of people with dementia who are living at home and active in their communities. … Continue reading
Are Assisted Living Facilities Understaffed and Dangerous?
Lack of sufficient oversight may leave people with dementia vulnerable to harm
With the number of elderly persons with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia increasing each year, the need for specialized facilities to care for them has increased with dizzying speed. Forty percent of people in assisted living facilities in the United States … Continue reading
A Story of Dementia and Unfailing Love
How one man’s love for his wife made him an ideal caregiver as she struggles with dementia
We can learn a lot from stories about living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. We can learn how to help slow the onset and development of dementia; we can learn ways to “hack” our daily lives to successfully cope with the … Continue reading
How Can We Better Reach People Who Struggle With Dementia?
An interview with Stephanie Howard, Residence Service Director with Regency of Evergreen Valley in San Jose, Part One
In this interview, SevenPonds speaks with Stephanie Howard, Residence Service Director of Regency of Evergreen Valley in San Jose. Recently, SevenPonds CEO Suzette Sherman heard Stephanie address professionals and family members about ways to reach patients who struggle with dementia. The expertise, energy, and compassion … Continue reading
