Personal Reflections of Hope
Sharing personal stories and experiences can be an invaluable support and can give insight to all who care for people with dementia. Similarly, reflections from people with dementia and those … Continued
Topic: Support
Hope for Tomorrow
In this video, we talk with psychologist and hope specialist Wendy Edey about how maintaining hope can help along the care partner journey. Learn about the importance of maintaining hope … Continued
Growing Seeds of Hope
This session includes the following parts: Part 1: Hope for Tomorrow Part 2: Personal Reflections Part 3: Taking Care of Me Part 4: Questions for Reflection Summary Work through the … Continued
Questions for Reflection
Click on the icon below to download and print a brief self-reflection activity sheet. The purpose of this tool is to help you think about what you have learned and … Continued
Taking Care of Me
Providing care for a person with dementia takes a tremendous toll on the physical and emotional health of the primary care partner. Yet, many care partners often don’t recognize the … Continued
Relaxation Techniques for Stress Relief
To effectively relieve stress, we need to activate the body’s natural relaxation response. There are a number of techniques you can try that will fit into your daily life as … Continued
Learning to Balance
“Life is like a box of chocolate. You never know what you are gonna get.” Forrest Gump Everyone, at some point in their life, will face a challenge. Resilience is … Continued
Symptoms of Stress
Taking care of someone with dementia requires time and energy. It can be a demanding and stressful task. Knowing and recognizing the signs of stress in yourself or someone you … Continued
What is Stress?
Stress is your response to a stressor, such as an environmental condition or a stimulus. It is your body’s method of reacting to a challenge. Care partner stress is a normal part of dementia … Continued
Managing Stress
This session includes the following parts: Part 1: What is Stress? Part 2: Symptoms of Stress Part 3: Learning to Balance Part 4: Relaxation Techniques for Stress Relief Part 5: … Continued