This website, Being in the Moment, is under the umbrella of the 501 c3 non profit In the Moment. Although In the Moment was founded in 2017, the LLC of the same name set the foundation of 24 years doing work in the field of dementiaDementia is not a specific disease. It’s an overall term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia., creativity in care and culture changeThe common name given to the national movement for the transformation of older adult services, based on person-directed values and practices, where the voices of elders and those working with them always come first. Core person-directed values are choice, dignity, respect, self-determination and purposeful living. Culture change transformation supports the creation of both long- and short-term living environments as well….
In the Moment co-developed all content for the Hand in hand Training Program for CMS. It was written to be Instructor-led, person-centered training for C.N.A.’s and was sent to every nursing home in the country. We used short videos with actors to illustrate real life scenarios. Sitting in our car after a long day of filming, we knew we had to create a training for families and friends of loved ones using this technique. There were several elements that had to be part of this training.
- It must be free. Caregivers are drained financially, training for them should not cost anything.
- It must be on their schedule, accessible at any time. They have moments of time free, they need to be able to look on their phone, ipad or computer to watch quick videos.
- To show real life examples, with skills that are usable immediately.
- It must be person-centered and also family-centered. DementiaDementia is not a specific disease. It’s an overall term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. is about the whole family.
- To be in a format that we can continually add more to the site and edit if information grows old. So to continually be working on the site until there is no need for it to exist. We are not done. we have much more to put on the site!
We started working on it in 2016. But, then of course work happened. And we received many large contracts to write and produce videos and animations for clients. So, we put the family site to the side and worked. For 3 years. And then we were able to make some video and write content here and there. We met a wonderful web designer and started the beginnings of the site. We filmed some videos here and there, but then Covid it and everything stopped. We have used earned income from contracts to fund the site so far. We hope to find funding to film more and keep it going. No matter what we will keep going.
In the Moment is dedicated to working to create a better life and a better day for those living with dementiaDementia is not a specific disease. It’s an overall term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. and anyone who loves them. We realized that having a place for families and friends to go to get answers for their questions about everyday moments that occur will help everyone involved.
Here is In the Moment’s website. http://www.in-themoment.net
We created this site, Being in the Moment, to be about you: the care partnerMany people use the term of care partner for any caregiving situation. We feel that you can use whatever term makes you comfortable and is right for you. My story is that for many years we were care partners with my Mom. We received love and care and help from her and she received the same from us. And slowly…, caregiverAnyone who’s responsibility is to provide or help provide for the needs of another., the spouse, the child, the sibling or the friend of a person living with dementiaDementia is not a specific disease. It’s an overall term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia..
This site will always be growing. We will be adding content as we can develop it and as you may suggest it. Let us know what you need or want. We are here for you.
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