He Doesn’t Sleep in Pajamas
In Switzerland there was a new male resident who had just moved into a nursing home. Staff members were concerned about two things. First, he refused to wear pajamas to [...]
Meal Preparation
I attended a seminar on caregiving on June 12 at Kent State Stark. The presenter emphasized the importance of involving those with dementia with tasks/activities that they have enjoyed/done throughout [...]
Balloon Science Experiment
PURPOSE This is a simple science experiment that you can try with your loved one. It involves the use of some of the same materials and skills used in the [...]
Colorful Sand Bottles
The Story Behind This Activity A woman living in a long-term care residence due to physical disabilities and memory loss spent her younger years working as an artist. The woman’s [...]
Dementia as Disease versus Disability: Treatment Options for These Two Paradigms
By Cameron Camp, PhD Center for Applied Research in Dementia July 2019 I was in Europe during much of June 2019, attending conferences and giving presentations on methods for [...]
How to Embrace the Future of Memory Care: Residents’ Committees
By Cameron Camp, PhD Center for Applied Research in Dementia May 2019 Baby boomers, either looking for a place for their parents or for themselves, will be making new [...]
Alzheimer’s Australia
A powerful video from Alzheimer's Australia illustrates the importance of creating dementia-friendly environments. Click Here to View.
Dementia and Memory Loss Blogs
Living Better with Dementia A site full of Activity Ideas, Resources and Stories to improve the quality of life of people living with memory loss. Visit Site Pines of Sarasota [...]
Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® Pledge
Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® Pledge I will: Work to create a place where I would want to live Remember that I am a guest in the home of my residents Treat [...]
Help Persons with Dementia Stay Connected to the World
Camp, C. J., Zeisel, J., & Antenucci, V. (2011). Implementing the "I'm Still Here Approach”: Montessori methods for engaging persons with dementia. In P. E. Hartman-Stein & A. La Rue [...]