Review of “No Way Out of This,” an Alzheimer’s memoir by Sue Fagalde Lick.
Book Review: “No Way Out of This” (an Alzheimer’s Memoir)
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Category: Involving Others
Lance A. Slatton, Brand Ambassador
Lance A. Slatton, known as “The Senior Care Influencer,” is the first official brand ambassador for Songs & Smiles.
Singalong Themes
Don Wendorf shares singalong themes he has developed during his many years of singing with persons living with dementia.
Becoming a Songs & Smiles Singalong Leader
Steps to becoming an official Songs & Smiles singalong leader. We provide training and resources, including access to our videos.
Singing Along With Persons Living With Dementia
Don Wendorf shares tips from his own experience leading singalongs with persons living with dementia.
Dementia Care Tips: Celebrating Holidays
If you have a loved one living with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia, your holidays will look different. That’s okay. It’s a new chapter.
Handyman – A Caregiver Story
Family and friends need to get involved. Sometimes that just means being around, seeing what needs to be done, and doing what you can to ease the burden … if even only for a moment.
Why Bother Visiting? – A Caregiver Story
A woman encourages her mother to keep visiting her husband living with dementia, even after he seems unable to recognize her.
7 Tips for Celebrating Holidays During the Alzheimer’s Journey
Holiday celebrations help keep your family connected. Treasure new memories. Feel the love. Cherish each moment of joy.
Ambiguous Loss and Dementia
Dementia creates ambiguous loss. Your loved one is here, but not here. It’s confusing. There’s no timetable, so no sense of closure.
Not-So-Obvious Dementia Care Tips
When caring for a loved one living with dementia, learn to look at things in a new way. It’s easy to overlook the little things, but those little things may make a big difference.
Handmade Cards and a Legacy of Love
Sending handmade cards and personal notes can help families stay connected during the Alzheimer’s journey.