The Villa - Dementia Care Facility

Tales to inspire and educate… In the spirit of this year’s Memory Bridge Training Retreat, here are four techniques that you can use to  create meaningful connections with loved ones with dementia : 1. Be Present Julia walked into a senior living community living room, smiled, squatted beside an elder’s wheelchair, and held her hand. They gazed into each other’s eyes for a full minute or two: content, kind, patient. We need not always fill the voids with words. We can sit quietly, utilizing nonverbal communication such as a smile or holding hands. Patience and presence is key. For those of us who serve in senior living, we often talk about the intuitive skill sets of elders with dementia — the ability to discern the intentions of a loved one or care partner. It is critical to truly be with, to be present. 2. Be Sure to Act Like a Mirror Ms. X couldn’t hear Grace without her hearing aid, so they simply sat together for a while, watching a gatherin...

Helping families get a grip on the major responsibility of taking care of a loved one with dementia: At Nazareth House, we provide specialised care in the field of Dementia and Alzheimers.  When you receive the news of a loved one being diagnosed with Dementia, the news can be overwhelming, the advice out there not always very reliable, but one thing all can agree on is not to take this journey on by yourself.  It does not mean you care less, or you abandon your loved one if you seek out professional care.  In fact, that is the best and the responsible thing to do.  At Nazareth House we have the trained staff, absolute passion and experience to take care of your loved one without causing even further trauma.  It is a well-known fact that a person suffering from Alzheimers and Dementia will have severe mood swings, not because they are rude, but mostly because they are scared.  For family member it can cause stress and ...