Finding Daily Joy and Fun With Dementi

 

Finding Daily Joy and Fun With Dementia

 

 Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. It causes a continuous decline in the thinking, behavioral, and social skills that allow a person to function independently. No treatment cures Alzheimer’s disease. However, laughter may still be the best medicine.

The truth is we all feel a bit calmer, happier, and healthier after a good laugh. Laughter lifts our spirits and reduces anxiety, which is often the cause of wandering and emotional outbursts in patients.

It isn’t easy to accept that your loved one might not remember you all the time, but as a caregiver, you can improve their quality of life. Add fun-filled and creative activities to their daily routine. Help them remember pleasant memories from the past and encourage them to engage in activities they enjoy. This can lead to productive and satisfying lives because they are less likely to get stressed or show worrying behaviors.

Here are few ways to spice up their day…

#1 Create a daily routine

Routine is a great source of comfort. Help them create a predictable daily routine. This will help to minimize distractions.

#2 Meaningful activities

Allow them to engage in activities that make them feel useful and good about themselves. It has to be something they enjoy doing. Select these activities based on their abilities

#3 Music

Music is food for the soul. It has a great influence on our emotions. Play the music they prefer and encourage some movement. If they want to dance, dance with them!

Nothing prepares you for this illness. However, don’t dwell on it. Value the moment shared together, the pearls of wisdom, their smile, and their humor.

 

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Alzheimer’s: Communication Tips for Caregiver

Alzheimer’s: Communication Tips for Caregivers

 

 

Have you ever felt this frustration when your loved one forgets meeting a person or even knowing them at all? How often have you said, “You know him, Dad, you met him last week at dinner”, or “you remember, we went there yesterday?”

These phrases have no relevance to those with Alzheimer’s. These people have issues with thinking and remembering how to manage their life. Their symptoms range from short-term memory loss to personality changes like depression and mood swings.

These effects can be overwhelming—your world has been turned upside down, and you find it difficult to communicate with them.

 

Keep calm and follow these tips:

#1 Clear All Distractions

Whenever you want to talk to them, noisy interruptions can distract both of you. Always chose a quiet and peaceful environment for your conversations.

#2 Listen

This is needed for individuals with memory impairment. Learn to listen to them. Resist the temptation to butt in with a comment. Give them the time and space to express themselves.

#3 Use Memory Cues

Photos and letters can help you jog memories. How about sitting together while checking out old pictures? This is soothing and therapeutic.

#4 Don’t Correct or Contradict

Refrain from quizzing them, even when you don’t agree with what they are saying. Try to stop yourself from correcting them.

#5 Respond With Affection

People with dementia often feel anxious, confused, and unsure of themselves. Sometimes holding hands and responding with expressions of support and reassurance will put them at ease.

Through all these difficult moments, always remember that:

Those with dementia are still people, they still have stories, they still have character, and they are all unique, and they need to be treated as humans.

 

 

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Self-Love Tips For the New Year

 

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It is 2021 already! Ushered in with the year are set goals, new year resolutions, an ever-growing to-do list, and expectations for the months ahead. It is great to strive to be better, to make an impact, and influence everyone around you positively, but you should not forget the important role of self-love. It helps you stay committed to yourself and keeps you inspired all year long.

Self-love is not only about feeling good; it is dynamic. It is a state of appreciation for yourself and accepting your weaknesses as well as your strengths.

 

If you desire more self-love in 2021, here are important tips to keep in mind:

#1 Be Sincere but Kind to Yourself

There should be a balance between self-reflection and kindness. Befriend yourself this year. Make the most out of the year by being honest with yourself. Identify the areas you need to change and be intentional about creating that change.

 

#2 Stay Positive

A daily dose of positivity will help you in achieving your set goals. Start each day by telling yourself something beautiful and positive. Pat yourself on the back and do things that will make you smile.

 

#3 Stop the Comparisons

There is no one like you on this planet. You are different from every other person. So, it is unhealthy to compare yourself with others. The only person that matters is you.

 

#4 Celebrate Your Wins

Whether big or small, always be proud of what you have achieved in the year. You deserve to be celebrated.

 

 

I hope that in 2021 you become more fluent in self-love. I hope that this year, you know your worth like it’s your mother’s tongue.

 

 

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Alzheimer’s: Communication Tips for Caregivers

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Have you ever felt this frustration when your loved one forgets meeting a person or even knowing them at all? How often have you said, “You know him, Dad, you met him last week at dinner”, or “you remember, we went there yesterday?”

These phrases have no relevance to those with Alzheimer’s. These people have issues with thinking and remembering how to manage their life. Their symptoms range from short-term memory loss to personality changes like depression and mood swings.

These effects can be overwhelming—your world has been turned upside down, and you find it difficult to communicate with them.

 

Keep calm and follow these tips:

#1 Clear all distractions

Whenever you want to talk to them, noisy interruptions can distract both of you. Always chose a quiet and peaceful environment for your conversations.

#2 Listen

This is needed for individuals with memory impairment. Learn to listen to them. Resist the temptation to butt in with a comment. Give them the time and space to express themselves.

#3 Use memory cues

Photos and letters can help you jog memories. How about sitting together while checking out old pictures? This is soothing and therapeutic.

#4 Don’t correct or contradict

Refrain from quizzing them, even when you don’t agree with what they are saying. Try to stop yourself from correcting them.

#5 Respond with affection

People with dementia often feel anxious, confused, and unsure of themselves. Sometimes holding hands and responding with expressions of support and reassurance will put them at ease.

Through all these difficult moments, always remember that:

Those with dementia are still people, they still have stories, they still have character, and they are all unique, and they need to be treated as humans.

 

 

 

GinMan Consulting is here to help you

develop yourself and all that you deserve.

 Visit us at www.ginmanconsulting.com

Things Failure Can Teach Us About Life

Things Failure Can Teach Us About Life

            Are you afraid to fail? When you are afraid to fail, you unintentionally block yourself from success. Without failure, you will never know what you are doing wrong to do what is right. Without failure, you will never know the glory of overcoming defeat.

            People run from failure because of these three classical myths about failure:

MYTH #1:

If my results are not the same as someone else, I’m a failure.

#The goal of being different is collaboration for a greater purpose.

#Embrace your uniqueness.

#The things that make you different will make you successful.

MYTH #2:

If I don’t make a lot of money off it, I’m a failure.

#Success is not measured by money but by how many lives you positively impact and the money will come effortlessly.

#Success is measured through helping others & yourself lead happier & productive lives which does not always equal money.

MYTH #3:

If I don’t keep the timeline of my goals I set, I am a failure.

#Taking more time on something means you are giving it more attention to be better.

#It’s too important to rush through.

#Another priority came up that temporarily needs more attention.

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Ready, Set, Go Be a Go- Getter!

Ready, Set, Go Be a Go- Getter!

            Do you have what it takes to win? Or do you give up with a loss? The fine line between being a winner and being a loser is the effort and mindset you have behind every task and goal you pursue.

            Getting what you desire and deserve requires a Go- Getter Mind Set. A go- getter mindset means you go to any measure and utilize any means possible to get it. It doesn’t mean that mistakes don’t happen, or you won’t get tired. It means if you don’t know what to do to get what you want, you figure out how.

            Go- Getter Mind Set Tip #1:

With everything you do, do it with persistence. Never give up on going for what you want. Sometimes setbacks are inevitable but a go- getter jumps over the hurdle and continues to the finish line. Getting up from a knock out takes boldness. To keep going requires strength. Both boldness and strength are inherently within you. Bring them out to the forefront of your challenge and use them.

    

            Go- Getter Mind Set Tip #2:

Before you go after you desire, it is a wise idea to set some goals. Don’t develop just any goals. Make them S.M.A.R.T. goals. What does it take to make your goals SMART? Be SPECIFIC about exactly what you are trying to accomplish. Make goals MEASURABLE so that you can monitor progress or lack of progress. (Don’t forget to make appropriate adjustments to your goals based on your self- assessment). Next you need lights, cameras and take ACTION STEPS to reach your goals. And be REAL when creating the steps to being a go- getter. Finally, set a TIME LIMIT to making the progress required to success. Goals can be achieved baby step by baby step but still set limits to monitor your commitment and progress.

            The building point of a go- getter mindset is that winners win and losers lose. Go- getters do not sit back and accept failure. No matter what, keep pushing through any and all challenges that block your way to success. Success is the only option.  

      

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