Dementia resources, PRACTICAL tips and tools I learned that worked the best, while caring for my Mum with Dementia. --- I’m a daughter on a mission to encourage you along the journey of Dementia Care with your loved one.
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I did that with my mom and a favorite hymn book. She would sing along if she could. Later on, when she couldn't even talk, I could see it in her eyes that she WAS singing in her heart. She knew all the words to all the choruses. Precious memories. Sweet Carol, my mom.
@@njhart6236 aww {{hugs}}! Thank you for sharing! Yes- even when they can’t sing the words, their eyes show their heart! What was your Mom’s favorite song? My Mum loved singing Jesus Loves Me so much, that we sang it as a congregation at her memorial service.💗
It's hard to choose just one because she was a pastor's wife and very musical. She knew the choruses to any song I started to sing. One of my favorites was, "Are you weary? Are you heavy-hearted? Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus. Are you grieving over joys departed? Tell it to Jesus alone. Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus. He is a Friend, that's well known. You've no other such a Friend or Brother. Tell it to Jesus alone." As a pastor's wife, I'm sure she had to sing that ALL the time. She did not have an easy life.. My younger sister was her primary caregiver for 12 years. They were both widows. My sister was an excellent cook and she took such good care of Mom that the visiting hospice nurses were always commenting on how healthy our Mom was and what a good caregiver my sister was. My mom didn't have dementia and I think it's because my sister never allowed the doctors to put our Mom on any drugs. I saw an immediate mental decline when the doctor insisted on a low-dose blood pressure medication... the smallest pill possible... but still her speech was more slurred the next day. High blood pressure is not a bad thing in the elderly especially when they are so sedentary. The slight elevation of blood pressure does not harm an elderly person and it actually is helpful for getting blood to circulate to the brain as that is the second part of the heartbeat and should not be diminished.
@@njhart6236 So wonderful that your Mom had such great care and knew the old hymns that I am sure, comforted her soul! And I’ve sung that one many times. Yes, medicines have to be used with great care with our elders. They can cause additional issues. Thank you for sharing! Have a blessed week. 🙏🏻💗
Such a kind comment! I hope to help in anyway I can, by sharing information. BTW- my best friend would love your hat. She’s a hat person too! Have a blessed evening. 🙏🏻💗
I'm sorry-that is so difficult! Have you tried already having a funny show like "I Love Lucy" already playing when your Mother comes in the room, so that you aren't switching it when she is there?
You are so welcome! Thank you for taking the time to let me know. Was there a specific document that it helped clarify? I understand how paperwork gets confusing when you are in the middle of care, so if I can help sort through processes, to help caregivers be prepared, I’m thrilled. I’ve a couple more videos I’m working on re legalities also.🙏🏻💗
That is wonderful! That lets her know she is useful! And Moms never get over wanting to be of help. Do you cook the vegetables or are they for a salad? Wondering how she likes vegetables- cooked or not cooked now.
@@Practical_Dementia_Care We normally have a salad. She cuts up a tomato, some radish and sometimes some red onion. I also have her grate some cheese. She loves her salads.
@@deanberg4033 Wonderful that you are helping her keep nutritious food in her diet! That’s so important. Thank you for sharing and for taking care of your Mom so well! Blessings on this complicated journey. 🙏🏻💗
Very many thanks for these amazing suggestions, one I would like to add is songs or hymns, they never forget the words to hymns from years ago, the words to songs they used to love too. Also, go back in years to funny stories they used to tell about their childhood, it’s amazing just how much they remember from their youth or teen years, my mum used to laugh out loud when recalling events with a friend of hers when they cleaned the boats and ships at Southampton Docks (in Hampshire here in England!! By golly they used to get up to all sorts, thank goodness she’d told me some of those stories when I was a youngster. Anything from when they were young and you’ll see their faces light up. I know they won’t remember it afterwards, but while they’re retelling their tales …they’re alive and so happy! 😊😂 What about knitting and sewing they enjoyed in years gone by? Just start a simple pattern off…could you do some for me please mum?
Yes to the old hymns! I used to sing the simple “Jesus Loves Me” when showering Mum and she would nod her head and mouth the words with me. And I love the reminder to tell stories about when they were young, because they absolutely do fill in and add even more details to go along with the stories. Anything that brings a sparkle to their eye is worth trying! Thank you for sharing the sweet stories and suggestions! There are 3 activities videos on my channel- plus other videos of course- I continue to add as I gather information and have time! 🙏🏻💗
@@shipletth Hey- thank you! And thanks for taking the time to comment. As a Dementia community, sharing with each other and caring for each other is essential. Appreciate you!🙏🏻💗
My mother had dementia beginning around 2014. Since my father died, my mother keeps asking: "What do I do now?" These suggestions may help. I should pick up green beans, or other produce, from the grocery store so we can process them together.
@@johnorr8094 First-Thank you for caring so well for your Mother! And wonderful idea! Moms spent so much time in the kitchen, that it is wonderful to let them keep working in the area that comes naturally to them, as long as possible. It keeps them occupied AND lets them know they are useful and valued as a family member. Thank you for sharing! Blessings on this complicated journey.🙏🏻💗
@@Patre10 You are so welcome! Glad you found them useful. There are two more activities videos on my channel, with different ideas. It can be such a challenge to keep our loved ones occupied and feeling useful! 🙏🏻💗
When my mom was in a dementia care home, they had a baby changing table set up with dolls, doll cloths, baby blankets, bottles, etc. It brought back the familiarity of motherhood. There was also a fake office set up. Your typewriter made me remember it-a typewriter, old-fashioned dial phone, Rolodex, file folders, etc. They had 'proms' where everyone dressed up, had corsages, etc., and a band. It was prom night!
Wonderful! And yes- the familiarity of being a Mom- caring for children- can be such a comfort! And I love the ideas of adding a Rolodex, dial phone and file folders to the room. Excellent! Actually, at 67 (my age) I STILL prefer hard copy and real folders I can touch. Some on the cloud I lose never to be found again!🤣🤣🤣 And a band! So good! Music does amazing things for our loved ones. Thank you for taking the time to add all these ideas! 🙏🏻💗
We do all of those! My mom is in stage 6. Miraculously, she can do 300 piece puzzles. She loves coloring books too. I check every week for appropriate movies. She loves going to movies.
How wonderful that she can do all that!! Keeping our loved ones as active as possible does them so much good in many ways! Thank you for commenting- and I’ve done a couple more activities videos in case there’s something you haven’t done! Thank you for caring so well for your Mom. She is blessed to have you! 🙏🏻💗
@@csillaczako1582 Many doctors say there are 7 stages. Everyone is unique and progress at different rates and have different ability levels. Thank you for the question! 🙏🏻💗
@@csillaczako1582 Your primary care Dr. can refer you to a neurologist for evaluation. There are multiple tests given, to actually come to a conclusion.
If their dementia is advanced this may not be the best activity d/t the smal size of buttons. At some stages of dementia they may try to eat the buttons
Yes, sometimes they do, even though my Mum never did. We caregivers know our loved ones the best so any activities we do with them needs to be appropriate for each individual. Thank you! 💗
I understand. It is such a hard disease, which is why we work so hard to find things to do so they know how important they are to us! If you have an older person in your life, many of them love being read to if their eyesight is bad. It may even bring a smile to their face! 💗
My wife would have her patients help by folding small towels and washcloths, gave heartfelt thanks and when they started getting antsy she'd muss them and ask them again. Just a favorite show and towel folding made such happiness!
Yes! My Mum would fold dish towels also! It’s something most have done for decades, so it’s something they retain the ability to do longer. Tell her “thank you!” for caring for her patients so well! Blessings! 💗
@@shirleygibbs2263 I appreciate that so much! There are a couple more I’ve done that will give you more ideas. I try to do them with different levels our loved ones may be in. Blessings! 🙏🏻💗
I love the nice colors, but I will only wear pull Ups. If I could buy a pull up that has no plastic, good absorption and pretty colors, I would buy them in a heartbeat.
Their pull-ups do come in a pretty pink! They are made like the white and black one I had, so I need to get them the pink to show also! The fabrication is amazing. I’ve never felt any softer. Hope you check them out and here is the link to NorthShore- to show you all their products. Thank you for leaving a comment- that helps me know what our community is interested in.😊 Have a blessed day! 💗 shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=134644&u=3936292&m=18430&urllink=&afftrack=
Oh and the Pull-ups are called Go Supreme- they have an 8 hour capacity. I was trying to show you a photo of the pink, but can’t figure out how to put one in comments! 🤦🏼♀️
@@Practical_Dementia_Care Thank you! I didn’t know North Shore had the pull ups. I ordered the trial pack of the side fastening. I don’t think my mom is ready for those yet. I think the pull ups will work fine at night. During the day she wears a Poise Pad. She’s at moderate late stage 6. Just urinary incontinence once in a while… mostly when she watches the Carol Burnett show and can’t stop laughing 😂
@@onthehill3381 You are welcome!Carol Burnett is hilarious! And yes- NorthShore has so many amazing products. Their Supreme Wipes are excellent also- they are huge! 🙏🏻💗
What if your loved one has a masters degree in European history? He hated those mindless shows from the 60s. This is yet another challenge. Someone should make a streaming device for dementia patients that avoids violence and confusion but perhaps stimulate the brain to a small extent.
That’s a great idea! And of course there will be those who don’t enjoy those shows. The Rick Steves RU-vid guy that shows you around Europe, might be of interest to your loved one, since their Masters is in European history. They would see the landscape of what they studied. Also, would they listen to audible books? I just pulled this one up on Amazon. amzn.to/3UPRrJL Dementia is certainly a challenge. Hopefully this helps some!
Hi Mandie! Aww- you are so sweet! And you are welcome! Can’t wait to see what you accomplish. You’ve got this! Blessings on your journey- would love to hear from you along the way! 🙏🏻💗
Lol I had to comment seeing you holding up the megamax tie die. I immediately thought BINGO, these are great for the "love generation". Its cool that these meganax briefs have veen found by people who need them for medical needs. Only issue is thay they are so expensive, I cant see many facilities, or hospitals using them. May God bless you though on making this video, and really sharing! Youre a kind lady, ✝️🙏👼🌻
Yes!! Perfect for that generation lol! And they are more expensive than some, but because they do a much better job, you can do less diaper changes, less mess, and less skin issues most importantly-so I think it evens out in the long run. Maybe facilities will get that in time. 🙂 I appreciate you taking the time to comment! Have a blessed day!🙏🏻💗
You are so welcome! I will have more videos on different activities in the future, along with videos to help and encourage caregivers on this difficult journey. Thank you for watching! 🙏🏻💗
Hi! I did not know this company existed 10 years ago when I took care of my Mum with Dementia. I used several different brands with her. When I started doing research for this channel, all the other platforms I go to just encourage those on the Dementia journey, constantly had people mention how much they loved NorthShore as a superior Adult Diaper. So I checked them out, got the product here so I could feel and see it for myself, to compare with other brands and I can say with no hesitation, the MEGAMAX / the 3 I showed, are the best design I have seen. Way better than what I had available- and they have a ton of other products- I did 4-5 diaper changes daily with Mum because the store ones just weren’t the same quality. If you go to their site, they will actually send you a free sample pack of what you want to try and that way you can see for yourself before purchasing any. Please come back and let me know what you think when you get them. I’m excited for you because I know they will make a huge difference. Blessings!
I have used these for 6 years. mostly Mega max 12 hour one. They last 12 hours for sure if you do not poop and have to change as you should never let anyone lay in poop. But I am bladder and bowel incontinent for over 20 plus years due to nerve disease. North Shore saved my life. Nothing else works as good as NS products. They are not cheap but you get such longer times between changes. I am active and go bowling all the time and no one knows my issues. I never have leaks. Never. I f I had a leak /i stayed in them well over 12 hours. They draw the urine deep into the core and the skin still feels dry after 4 or even 5 wettings. I use the 12 hour most all the time but I do use the 9 hour airlock mega max too. Adam the owner is Amazing and has talked to me several times in person. Their customer care is next to none. They changed my life. No joke they changed my life!!! I have tried every brand made. You can wear them up to 12 hours with zero skin break down. Plus if you are active the plastic landing strip and tapes never loosen or stretch. NorthShore gives complete free samples if you want to try them. I will say the six=zing might run just a bit larger than most. I am a huge fan of Northshore. you will have no regrets. My order for the month just came in.
