Por: The Advocate Health July 24, 2024
What is the SPECAL method of intervention for those with dementia?The SPECAL method was first described in “Contented Dementia,” the best-selling book by Oliver James.The Contented Dementia Trust is an independent charitable organization with this innovative approach, “SPECAL,” to the care of individuals with dementia. The mission of the Contented Dementia Trust, as described on the company’s website, is “to ensure that the person... + full article
The Advocate USA Health July 23, 2024
What is the SPECAL method of intervention for those with dementia?The SPECAL method was first described in “Contented Dementia,” the best-selling book by Oliver James.The Contented Dementia Trust is an independent charitable organization with this innovative approach,... + más
Improving quality of life for patient and caregiver — that's the SPECAL method | The Advocate
Alzheimer's Q&A: Share caregiver tasks to avoid burnout | The Advocate
The Advocate USA Health November 16, 2022
What are signs of caregiver burnout?Taking care of someone with Alzheimer's or dementia is highly stressful and mentally and physically draining on the caregiver. Continual stress can build into burnout and the caregiver could succumb to depression or other mental and/or... + más
Alzheimer's Q&A: 'Transition' brings layers of grief for caregiver | The Advocate
What is the “transitioning phase” of caregiving?After any trip, it’s time to go home, thus is the “transitioning” phase of caregiving — that final phase in which the Alzheimer’s journey comes to an end.When the loved one dies, the caregiver naturally experiences... + más
What is the caregiving phase of “new understanding?”The next caregiving phase, “new understanding,” compares to arriving at the destination, i.e., an Alzheimer’s diagnosis and journey, in which the caregiver experiences a kind of enlightenment, surprised by his or her... + más
Alzheimer's Q&A: New understanding phase brings enlightenment to caregivers | The Advocate
Alzheimer's Q&A: Caregiving should begin with acceptance | The Advocate
The Advocate USA Health September 17, 2022
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