Creating Dementia-Friendly Committees Long-term care homes and community organizations have a wonderful opportunity to foster collaboration, purpose, and inclusion by creating dementia-friendly committees. This initiative not only enhances the lives of residents with dementia but also builds stronger bonds among staff and non-dementia residents. Here’s how you can create a committee that welcomes and incorporates everyone meaningfully. Step 1:…
The Future of Person-Centered Care: Move Beyond Basic Needs to Meaningful Engagement in Long-Term Care – In long-term care (LTC) settings, meeting residents’ daily needs—such as nutrition, hygiene, and medication—has long been the focus. However, as our understanding of holistic care evolves, it becomes clear that these basic needs are only part of the equation. To truly improve the…
This article from Dr. Cameron J. Camp, Ph.D. talks about how to embrace the future of memory care – residents’ committees. Baby boomers, either looking for a place for their parents or for themselves, will be making new demands on the senior care industry, especially in memory care. Hearkening back to their days of wearing t-shirts saying “Question Authority,”…
How to Encourage Residents to Participate in Activities – Use These 8 Practical Tactics Getting…
Creating Dementia-Friendly Committees Long-term care homes and community organizations have a wonderful opportunity to…
