It Might be More Than Just a Toy: Offering Stuffed Animals in Dementia Care with Dignity and Purpose – In dementia care, it’s not uncommon to see a resident holding a stuffed animal. For some, this brings visible comfort — a soft object to hold, a calming routine, or a quiet companion during anxious moments. But for others, it…
Comfort Without Regression: Rethinking Doll Use in Dementia Care – In some dementia care settings, it’s not unusual to see residents cuddling dolls, or even being guided into changing and feeding them. Some facilities have gone so far as to create “nurseries” filled with cribs and baby dolls. While these scenes may appear comforting at first glance, they stand…
Should we label a unit or area Cognitive Care or Memory Care? “Cognitive Care”…
Leadership Systems, Care Consistency, and the “Invisible Hours”. In every residence, care unfolds across many…
