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Advice
The holidays are pre-eminently a period of tradition. They give guidance to your loved ones. A well-known tradition is looking back on the past year. Do you also look back with us in the video below? Don’t forget yourself. Dare to ask others for help, accept the help offered and divide the tasks as much Read More …
Many people with Dementia do experience changing behaviors. Studies indicate that anywhere from 60% to 90% of people with Dementia develop behavior concerns at some point in their disease. Read More …
Our elderly people can, therefore, be absent or miserable on both Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’Atzmaut. But especially on Yom Ha’Atzmaut! Read More …
Very interesting documentaries about Dementia are regularly seen in the cinema or on television. Some are fabricated stories, but nonetheless impressive. Read More …
Do you have a loved one struggling with a diagnosis of Alzheimer or another form of Dementia, that you hope to care for at home? It is a privilege and an Honor to provide love and care to an individual with Dementia. Read More …
The preparations for Easter, Passover and the Seder evening (ערב פסח) can be a busy time, but I believe that everyone who has dementia can be supported to enjoy the traditions of the celebration. Read More …
Dementia can also trigger some ethical questions about if it’s appropriate for people with Dementia to have sex. This is because, in an established relationship, the point when someone with memory loss loses the ability to consent to sexual interaction is often difficult to determine. Read More …
The best way to deal with Dementia is by trying to empathize in the position of the person with Dementia. Try to imagine what it would feel like to lose your independence and be completely dependent on others. Read More …
It often happens that a patient with dementia asks a random person to do something for him or her. Sometimes they ask to look for a deceased family member or pet. Sometimes they miss a beloved piece of clothing or want to go home. What do you do in such a case? Read More …