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What to Expect When Interacting with Someone Who Has Dementia

What to Expect When Interacting with Someone Who Has Dementia

July 2, 2019

Developing dementia or other memory loss issues can take a great toll on a person’s mood and outlook. At Iona, we see and speak with people expe…

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Checklist: Are adult day health services right for your family?

Checklist: Are adult day health services right for your family?

February 25, 2019

Adult day health services provide older adults living with chronic conditions individualized therapeutic, social, and health services during the day. …

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6 ideas for celebrating Valentine’s Day when caring for someone with dementia

6 ideas for celebrating Valentine’s Day when caring for someone with dementia

February 4, 2019

For many of us, Valentine’s Day marks a special time dedicated to recognizing and appreciating our significant others. However, if your spouse or p…

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5 small ways caregivers can make time for self-care

5 small ways caregivers can make time for self-care

January 15, 2019

"Have a happy and healthy New Year!" These sentiments are often freely shared as we greet one another in the New Year. We understand that the wishe…

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Tips to support someone with dementia during the holiday season

Tips to support someone with dementia during the holiday season

December 10, 2018

The holidays are a wonderful time to catch up and visit with family and friends you don’t regularly see. Large gatherings, however, can be stressful…

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How to alleviate airport stress when travelling with someone with dementia

How to alleviate airport stress when travelling with someone with dementia

November 13, 2018

The holidays can be a stressful time. You may be traveling far distances, and dealing with traffic or a busy airport. If you’re caring for someone…

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Use Labor Day for Caregiver Self-Care

Use Labor Day for Caregiver Self-Care

September 3, 2018

Though the original intent behind Labor Day was to honor the contributions of workers, we know that family caregivers are often overlooked, despite th…

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Four purposeful activities to do at home with someone with dementia

Four purposeful activities to do at home with someone with dementia

August 7, 2018

In her popular training, "Filling the Day with Meaning," Teepa Snow, a leading educator on dementia, says, “Meaningful days matter to all people. Th…

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Grieving the caregiver role when a loved one dies

Grieving the caregiver role when a loved one dies

March 12, 2018

When Suzanne Gentes’ husband passed away in May of 2015, she had anticipated feeling the deep grief of losing a spouse. What she didn’t expect was…

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Therapeutic fibs: What they are and why they are OK

Therapeutic fibs: What they are and why they are OK

February 6, 2018

“Don’t tell lies.” It’s a lesson your parents likely taught you at a young age. And yet, compassionate communication when interacting with som…

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