No sharp objects, no open flames, no toxic chemicals, no fall risks, no small objects, no messy activities, no glassware or metal cutlery, no mirrors, no living with your spouse, no admittance to other floors in the community, and definitely no outdoor access. Oh, and no plants. “No…. plants??” “No. Residents living with dementia are […]
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United Champions New Approach to Cognitive Decline
“Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Just walk beside me and be my friend.” – Albert Camus, philosopher. United is championing a new approach to dementia care that promotes building relationships within the community. Every older adult community, it seems, promotes a person-centred […]
United Minds: A Life Affirming and Meaningful Program for People Living with Dementia
Living with dementia is life changing and everyone experiences the journey differently. Regardless of having a diagnosis, people with dementia deserve to have a good quality of life, whatever that may look like for them. United Minds is a service offered at United communities for residents living with memory loss or some form of dementia. […]
The Two Sides of Caregiving – Responsibility and Opportunity
Whether you became a caregiver progressively over time or suddenly following a crisis, you are forced to adjust to a new normal. Now in addition to wife, mother, colleague and friend you have also added caregiver to the list of things you are. You are confronted with a broad range of tasks from navigating the […]
The Best Time to Search for the Perfect Older Adult Community
The best time to research an older adult community either for yourself or a parent is when you don’t need one. Time is on your side, and the pros and cons can be weighed without the stress of a time constraint. Searching when your health takes a turn not only limits your choices, but decisions can […]
United Minds – a Social Approach to Cognitive Care
“Labels can become so frustrating, as instead of being Jim, John, Lucy or Ann, you suddenly morph into a person with dementia first, followed by your name and other qualities. It’s as if the rest of the person has vanished into thin air, never to return.” – Person with dementia (World Alzheimer Report, 2012). Dementia […]
