Giving voice to the topics that mean the most to those who matter the most.
This article is republished with permission from LifeBio. Talking with a person living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia over the phone can feel challenging at first. Without the visual cues we naturally rely on – warm smiles, familiar gestures, shared surroundings – it’s easy to wonder what to say or how to keep the conversation going. But phone calls can still be deeply meaningful. Your voice, your presence, and even simple stories from your day can spark comfort and conversation. The key is to shift your expectations and approach the call with curiosity, patience and warmth. Communication Strategies for Connecting with Someone Living with Dementia These two gentle strategies can make phone conversations easier and more enjoyable for both of you: Share your own story or memory first. A person living with dementia may find it easier to respond to something concrete you offer. Use small details - sights, sounds or moments from today - to give them something to connect with. Don't worry about exact details. Focus on the joy of the story, not whether every fact is perfect.
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Stress and anxiety have increased for almost everyone while we are attempting to practice social distancing and self-isolation to protect ourselves from the spread of COVID-19. Stress is a feeling of physical or emotional tension while anxiety is a natural response to stress and a feeling of fear of what is about to happen. It is important for us to remember to practice emotional self-care during these stressful times. Here are 7 ideas that can help you manage stress and anxiety while you are at home.
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In an email this weekend a resident remarked to me– “It is indeed unsettling how quickly and scary the world has suddenly become. And the isolation from one another increases the distress, of course.” Those words express the feelings of many as we continue to face the COVID-19 situation, with all its uncertainty, inconvenience and economic impact. We wonder: To whom do we tell our fears? In what do we place our hopes? Where do we find refuge?
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Presbyterian Senior Living (PSL) is proud to announce that Pinnacle Quality Insight has awarded 12 PSL communities with its distinguished 2020 Customer Experience Award™. Communities that have been awarded have exceeded in qualifying categories of independent living, personal care/assisted living and skilled nursing.
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One of the biggest fears many seniors face is falling without the ability to get back up. According to the National Council on Aging, one in four Americans aged 65 or older falls each year. This statistic is one that should make seniors think more intentionally about their own balance. As we age, we lose muscle strength and joint flexibility, as well as reduced vision and reaction time. The combination of these losses creates a perfect recipe for a fall. Thankfully, there are many easy things you can do in your daily life to help reduce your risk of falling.
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In a previous blog post about the best technology for seniors, we said a smartphone is probably the number one piece of technology a senior can own. Smartphones can give seniors the ability to stay in contact with loved ones in a huge variety of ways, but the real reason to get a smartphone or tablet instead of a regular cell phone is the apps. With the right collection of apps, smartphones and tablets can promote major life improvements.
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