cont. “Senior Moment” Segment – November 13, 2021

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 2 – cont. “Senior Moment” Segment

DEMENTIA HELP CENTER w/ Lisa Stanford re: Family Care Consultant w/ a background w/ Alzheimer and Dementia in her family.
– REPORT of her suggestions for the holidays for families w/ Dementia/Alzheimers loved ones .
1. Be honest w/ the people coming about your loved one.
2. Therapudic Tales.  Tell you loved one “little lies” about who is and isn’t there.
3. Control the “meet and greet” when introducing guests to your loved one. Remind them of who they are. Tell a “reminder” story. Look them in the eye.  Give them 10 seconds to answer.
4. Create a “safe space”
– REPORT on the bi-monthly “ THRIVE” support group.  Wednesdays 10 to 11:30 live in the conference room @ 75270 Hwy., 111, Indian Wells.  R.S.V.P. please. Open to clients, family, care-givers.  Also have a ZOOM meeting.  Call for the link.
– (contact info: www.dementiahelpcenter.com and (760) 636-6355).

Lisa