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A Home Away From Home
Transitioning to Grace Manor: What a New Resident Can Expect Moving into a new home is a big change, and for individuals living with...
Ahna Soli
Feb 144 min read
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From Fear to Understanding: Why Dementia Is Not as Scary as It SeemsDementia.
Dementia. For many, the word triggers fear, anxiety, and uncertainty about the future. Questions like, “What happens next?” or “Will my...
Ahna Soli
Jan 304 min read
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Navigating Seasonal Changes with Dementia Care
Caring for a loved one with dementia is a continuous learning experience, and one of the lesser-discussed challenges is how seasonal...
Ahna Soli
Sep 18, 20243 min read
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Crafting schedules that suit loved ones with Dementia.
Managing Schedules and Expectations for People with Dementia Dementia is a complex condition that not only affects those diagnosed but...
Ahna Soli
Sep 11, 20243 min read
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Scrub-a-Dub-Dub: Dementia and Personal Hygiene
Nurturing Hygiene for Loved Ones with Dementia Caring for a loved one with dementia is a challenging yet noble responsibility. Among the...
Ahna Soli
Jun 26, 20246 min read
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End Stage Dementia: A Compassionate Guide for Loved Ones and Caregivers
Navigating the end stages of dementia is an emotional labyrinth for all involved. For loved ones, it's a heart-wrenching transformation...
Ahna Soli
Apr 10, 20244 min read
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The Transformative Effect of Child Interaction with People Living with Dementia
The Invisible Bond: Children and the Elderly Amidst the often-melancholic corridors of memory care facilities, there exists a miraculous...
Ahna Soli
Apr 3, 20244 min read
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Finding the Senses through Dementia
A Sensory Exploration Dementia is a complex neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive decline, loss of memory, and...
Ahna Soli
Oct 27, 20233 min read
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Food for thought- Mindful eating and Dementia
Nurturing Nutrition: Supporting Loved Ones with Dementia and Tastebud Changes Living with dementia brings about a multitude of...
Ahna Soli
Sep 29, 20232 min read
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There is a Chill in the Air; The Impact of Changes in Weather on People Living with Dementia
It is common knowledge that changes in weather affect how we feel and function. For instance, the winter season is accompanied by cold...
Ahna Soli
Sep 20, 20232 min read
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Touching Dementia- Using Massage and Touch as an Intervention
The Healing Touch for Those with Dementia Dementia is a neurodegenerative disease that affects millions of people worldwide. One of the...
Ahna Soli
Sep 13, 20233 min read
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"I don't like that". Approaching care with the integrated care method
Maintaining Dignity Through Difficult Tasks: Providing Tools for Caregivers of Those with Dementia When a loved one is diagnosed with...
Ahna Soli
Sep 5, 20232 min read
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Blog Title: Musical Engagement with Dementia
How Music Can Help People with Dementia Music has been an essential part of human society for thousands of years and studies have shown...
Ahna Soli
Aug 29, 20233 min read
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Blog Title: The Power of Spontaneity: Why It Matters for People with Dementia
Dementia affects not just individuals but also their families. It can bring a sense of isolation as the disease progresses and patients...
Ahna Soli
Jun 29, 20233 min read
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We Need To Go - Transitioning with Dementia
Keeping Your Loved One Calm | Grace Manor Adult Family Home Caring for a loved one with dementia can feel overwhelming. Here are some...
Ahna Soli
Jun 21, 20235 min read
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Power of Choice
How to Empower Individuals Living with Dementia Imagine feeling powerless, lost, and confused about even the simplest things in life,...
Ahna Soli
Jun 9, 20232 min read
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Dementia's Dance
While spending time with a resident on an outing, she turned to me and said, "thank you. That was wonderful." I was struck by how aware...
Ahna Soli
Jun 2, 20233 min read
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Living in the Now; Being present for our loved ones
The Benefits of Creating a Purposeful Living Environment for Dementia Patients Through the Integrated Care Model When you enter this...
Ahna Soli
May 5, 20234 min read
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What does it mean to get old?
As I chat with my colleagues about their lives, it feels wrong to tell them they're "getting old." The phrase is far too clinical, like a...
Ahna Soli
Apr 25, 20233 min read
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Old Hands, New Stories
Dementia is all around us. It changes the path we lay out for ourselves as we age. There is no way to prepare for the effects of dementia...
Ahna Soli
Apr 6, 20234 min read
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