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Sep 18
3 min

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...

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Ahna Soli

Sep 11
3 min

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...

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Ahna Soli

Jun 26
6 min

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...

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Ahna Soli

Apr 10
4 min

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...

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Ahna Soli

Apr 3
4 min

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...

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Ahna Soli

Oct 27, 2023
3 min

Finding the Senses through Dementia

A Sensory Exploration Dementia is a complex neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive decline, loss of memory, and...

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Ahna Soli

Sep 29, 2023
2 min

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...

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Ahna Soli

Sep 20, 2023
2 min

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...

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Ahna Soli

Sep 13, 2023
3 min

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...

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Ahna Soli

Sep 5, 2023
2 min

"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...

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Ahna Soli

Aug 29, 2023
3 min

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...

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Ahna Soli

Jun 29, 2023
3 min

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...

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Ahna Soli

Jun 21, 2023
5 min

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...

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Ahna Soli

Jun 9, 2023
2 min

Power of Choice

How to Empower Individuals Living with Dementia Imagine feeling powerless, lost, and confused about even the simplest things in life,...

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Ahna Soli

Jun 2, 2023
3 min

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...

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Ahna Soli

May 5, 2023
4 min

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...

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Ahna Soli

Apr 25, 2023
3 min

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...

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Ahna Soli

Apr 6, 2023
4 min

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...

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