Helpful Videos for Caretakers of Persons Living with Dementia • Being in the Moment

Crying (2:37 min.)

What can we do to help our loved one when they are crying?…

Eating all the time (4:09 min.)

Before you start locking your fridge, what can you do if your loved one is eating all the time?…

Tagged in: eating, eating all the time, eating too much

Saving Stuff (1:04 min)

My Mom would save every twist tie and put them in a baggie in the kitchen drawer. She would wash out individual plastic applesauce, pudding and fruit cups and keep them stacked on her dresser. She would take home any plastic forks and spoons and wash them and keep…

Tagged in: eating, eating with hands, let it go, messy, who is it hurting, who's it hurting?

Arguing gets you nowhere (1:41 min.)

When a person has no short-term memory, arguing really gets you nowhere. Check this out….

Tagged in: argue, listening

Mom misunderstands, and Caregiver becomes a love interest. What to do?

Firstly, be cool. Your loved one didn’t choose this awkward situation either. Be firm and kind. You can navigate this relationship challenge to dementia care by setting boundaries and providing support. You are taking care of your mom. You’re being friendly and nice. You’ve made her feel safe and…

Tagged in: being sexual, embarrassment, flirting, inappropriate behavior

Taking off Clothes (4:10 min.)

Why does your loved one take off their clothes and what to do about it….

Tagged in: disrobing, naked, removing clothes, taking off clothes

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Crying (2:37 min.)

Eating all the time (4:09 min.)

Saving Stuff (1:04 min)

Arguing gets you nowhere (1:41 min.)

Mom misunderstands, and Caregiver becomes a love interest. What to do?

Taking off Clothes (4:10 min.)

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