Rachael Wonderlin is an internationally-recognized dementia care expert and consultant. She has a Master’s in Gerontology and is the author of three published books with Johns Hopkins University Press. Rachael owns Dementia By Day, a dementia care consulting and education company.
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Greetings, excellent blog and thank you for sharing it.
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Thanks so much!
Great information! What is the best way to handle a loved one when you have to move them out of ALF to another dementia care facility? Unfortunately facility is not meeting needs. Thanks for any tips
Hi Sherri! Same situation: break it down to 3 steps. Check out my YouTube channel, I have a recent video about making the move less stressful!
Earlier is better because your loved one will have the cognitive reserve to adjust to new surroundings and to the caregivers. Also, the decline could accelerate and then the disease is forcing your hand during a crisis. When you’re thinking about waiting, is it for yourself?
It was great meeting you at Fairfax last November. I bought both of your books. Thanks for your autograph.
Absolutely! Yes, agreed, earlier is better.
Thank you! Great to meet you and thank you for buying my books!