A Mind to Care

01/18/2025

Check out our new downloadable electronic Caregiving journal and weekly planner

This Planner Templates item is sold by AMindtoCare. Ships from United States. Listed on Jan 17, 2025

10/11/2024

Some really interesting and valuable insights here, particularly with regard to how to talk to someone who is living with Alzheimer's

“Treat me with dignity. Engage me. I’m still me.”

09/05/2024

The ADA requires that organizations that serve the public must be able to communicate effectively with people who have communication disabilities, such as Aphasia. We have been working with Aphasia specialists to develop a simple communication system - message us to learn more

08/23/2024

Very useful tips and advice for caregivers here -

How can you remove some of the stress around caregiving and build a supportive caregiving "dream team?" Expert Teepa Snow weighs in.

08/22/2024

Sensory stimulation has been shown to enhance emotional well-being in an individual in cognitive decline by offering comfort, calm, familiarity, and contentment. Some examples are lighting a candle, listening to music, looking at photographs, baking, or watching a favorite tv show. These activities can help reduce anxiety, agitation, and depression by creating a soothing, relaxing environment. Sensory stimulation can also encourage communication and interaction by helping one remain engaged with their surroundings.

08/16/2024

Brief demo video of our new communication system designed to help people living with Aphasia or other impediments to verbal communication - we can incorporate any designs, icons or texts on these sheets - currently we have a Pain Scale, an Emotions & Needs sheet and a highly specialized Clinical Sheet, developed with a major renal care company, all available in both English & Spanish

08/09/2024

Check out our new blog on the dangers of dehydration in Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.

Dehydration is a significant health concern for everyone, but it poses a particular risk for individuals living with Alzheimer’s, or other forms of dementia

08/08/2024

Dropping off 15 sets of our new magnetic Communication Sheet designs to an LA based renal care facility! Used in conjunction with our portable, lightweight, magnetic dry erase board, they will help nurses communicate with patients suffering from aphasia, or other impediments to verbal communication. Can’t wait to see them in use!

A simple, easy to use, portable Game & Activity system designed to help engage and entertain

08/08/2024

Lots of cool new printable downloads on our Etsy site.

08/01/2024

Medicare’s new GUIDE Model is designed to facilitate comprehensive, coordinated care that improves the quality of life for people with dementia and help reduce strain on their unpaid caregivers.

It hopes to create a standard approach, including a 24/7 help line, caregiver education and support services, with the goal of helping dementia patients delay the move to a nursing home. Under the model, participants will assign people with dementia and their caregivers to a Care Navigator who will help them access GUIDE services. Unpaid caregivers will also be connected to evidence based education and support such as training programs on best care practices.

Read more about the GUIDE MODEL here: https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/innovation-models/guide

08/01/2024

A graphic from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), illustrating the mew alternative pathway for Caregivers and people living with dementia