In this series, we’ll provide simple checklists with practical ideas for making your home more supportive for older adults and people living with dementia. Contrast refers to the difference in brightness or color between two objects or surfaces. Here are 3 reasons why contrast matters: Contrast can be a valuable tool in the care of people…
from Brush Development’s 10-Day Toolkit for Care Partners (Module #6) As a gift to all the hard-working care partners, we are making From Surviving to Thriving: 10-Day Toolkit for Care Partners available at no cost. We will release one module each month. Each module consists of a 10-minute video and printables. Whether you are a…
by Grace Hicks, MT-BC, Certified Montessori Elder Care PractitionerMusic Therapist and Program Coordinator at Adelaide of Newton-Centre, a Benchmark Community In my time participating in this Montessori class, my community has literally changed around me. Down went tall, unreachable bookshelves full of tan books about men I’ve never heard of, and up went colorful, large print books, brooms…
In this series, we’ll provide simple checklists with practical ideas for making your home more supportive for older adults and people living with dementia. Floor Surfaces: Safety and hazard reduction Flooring selection and design
from Brush Development’s 10-Day Toolkit for Care Partners (Module #5) As a gift to all the hard-working care partners, we are making From Surviving to Thriving: 10-Day Toolkit for Care Partners available at no cost. We will release one module each month. Each module consists of a 10-minute video and printables. Whether you are a…
In this series, we’ll provide simple checklists with practical ideas for making your home more supportive for older adults and people living with dementia. The Outside Entrance: Doorway Lighting Walkways Egresses Other Considerations
from Brush Development’s 10-Day Toolkit for Care Partners (Module #4) As a gift to all the hard-working care partners, we are making From Surviving to Thriving: 10-Day Toolkit for Care Partners available at no cost. We will release one module each month. Each module consists of a 10-minute video and printables. Whether you are a…
from Brush Development’s 10-Day Toolkit for Care Partners (Module #2) As a gift to all the hard-working care partners, we are making From Surviving to Thriving: 10-Day Toolkit for Care Partners available at no cost. We will release one module each month. Each module consists of a 10-minute video and printables. Whether you are a…
from Brush Development’s 10-Day Toolkit for Care Partners (Module #2) As a gift to all the hard-working care partners, we are making From Surviving to Thriving: 10-Day Toolkit for Care Partners available at no cost. We will release one module each month. Each module consists of a 10-minute video and printables. Whether you are a…
from Brush Development’s 10-Day Toolkit for Care Partners (Module #1) As a gift to all the hard-working care partners, we are making From Surviving to Thriving: 10-Day Toolkit for Care Partners available at no cost. We will release one module each month. Each module consists of a 10-minute video and printables. Whether you are a…
by Jennifer Brush and published by the Ohio Council for Cognitive Health Creating a memory center in the home can create a sense of security and reduce anxiety because the person knows just where to look for important information. Simple, low-cost changes can be made to help people living with cognitive impairment to be more…
George Barnes MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S I recently watched a fascinating course by Jennifer Brush, MA, CCC/SLP, titled “Shifting Our Perspective: Dementia and Dysphagia.” I’ve been following her work for a while now, and she has blazed a trail in this area. Her insights on patient-centered care for people with dementia have transformed my approach to…
