Using Negative Emotions for Positive Outcomes in the Dementia Journey
Learn how to recognize common negative emotions and use them to foster positive outcomes, understanding, and connection in the dementia journey.
How to Practice Using Communication Strategies
In the final part of our communication series, we'll look at how to implement and practice using the communication strategies discussed up to this point: intention, awareness, verbal communication, nonverbal communication, and active listening.
Using Active Listening to Improve Communication Skills
In part three our communication series, Ellen discusses the valuable tool that is participating in a conversation using the skills of active listening.
Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication
In part two of our communication series, Ellen discusses how to prepare for conversations and the importance of verbal and non-verbal communication.
Ways to Improve Communication Skills
In the first piece of our series on communication, Ellen lays out the steps you can consider to improve communication skills when interacting with people living with dementia and others involved.
The Connection Between Support Group Facilitators & Attendees
For the last installment of our Support Group Awareness Month blogs, Ellen dives into explaining the dynamic and connection between support group facilitators & attendees.
5 Common Support Group Misconceptions
In this piece we dispel 5 common support group misconceptions that might create a hesitation to attend.
Finding the Best Support Groups for You
We offer a variety of care partner support groups, and finding the right fit for you is an important part of the process.
Preparing for Time (& Sunlight) Changes
People living with cognitive impairment may react to time changes very differently than people who are accustomed to the shift. Learn ways to help them through this transition, as well as what potential reactions to anticipate.
Looking back at 2020 with 20/20
One of the most common themes discussed this year has been about loss: the loss of our ability to do what we want, when we want, how we want. For someone living with dementia, this is their new “ongoing normal” – a continual loss of resources, especially within themselves.