tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869478733013776532024-03-05T08:34:07.806-10:00Positive Approach to Dementia CareDementia education for professionals and families in HawaiiDorothy Colbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14130405104813618310noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-486947873301377653.post-32218038137947408062020-03-03T16:27:00.001-10:002020-03-03T16:29:49.571-10:00Flu Season Precautions<b><span style="font-size: large;">Special Notice!</span></b><br />
Out of an abundance of caution for the residents of Hale Ku'ike and 15 Craigside where our dementia workshops are held, we are cancelling the March and April public workshops. Flu season is in full swing and we want to help minimize the public contact with such a vulnerable population. Thank you for your understanding 💗<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">More joy, less stress! That is what everyone wants during the busy holidays. Christmas and New Year's can be a stressful time for anyone, but especially for those we love who are living with dementia.</span></div>
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Please join me for one of our two FREE holiday dementia workshops sponsored by Hale Ku'ike. This workshop can help you navigate the holidays with your loved one living with dementia. You will learn tips and techniques to make your family holiday celebrations less stressful and more joyful.</div>
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Parking is free and refreshments will be served. After the workshop guided tours of Hale Ku'ike Pali will be available for those interested.</div>
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<span style="padding-top: 0px;">For the low rate of $180, you can have the opportunity to work one-on-one with a trained mentor in a small group setting. You will develop skills for improving the quality of your interactions and care. </span>You will also gain abilities for managing the challenging situations encountered in dementia care. Click <a href="http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07efioqr107d2b2a83&llr=vbhrgykab&utm_campaign=2018_May_MothersDay_Products&utm_medium=email&utm_source=August+17%2C2018-+PAC+Champion+Course+-+Honolulu%2C+HI+-+Dorothy+Colby+">here</a> to register.</div>
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<span style="padding-top: 0px;">-- 15 Craigside is centrally located on Nuuanu Avenue, mauka of the Craigside Condominium complex.</span></div>
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-- The entrance to 15 Craigside's parking lot is off of Nuuanu Ave. Parking is behind the building. A valet will direct you to a stall and hold your keys for you.</div>
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-- Yes, you may transfer your ticket to someone else. Please email info@dorothycolby.com to let Dorothy know who will be attending in your place.<span style="padding-top: 0px;"></span></div>
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Dorothy Colbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14130405104813618310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-486947873301377653.post-84634865142125971992018-01-12T10:00:00.000-10:002018-01-30T14:41:21.317-10:00Understanding Swallowing Problems and Dementia<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "sf optimized" , , , , ".sfnstext-regular" , sans-serif; letter-spacing: -0.12px;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Hawaii-made video on dysphagia</span></b></span><br />
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I am excited to announce that the <a href="http://www.hawaii.edu/aging/coaproject/hawaiis-alzheimers-disease-initiative/">Hawaii Alzheimer's Disease Initiative</a> is once again sponsoring a series of six Positive Approach to Care workshops at <a href="http://www.kahalanui.com/">Kahala Nui</a>. Please join me from February through July to explore how to have a positive and meaningful relationship with your loved one living with dementia throughout their journey. To register go to:<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-positive-approachtm-to-dementia-care-workshop-series-for-caregivers-of-persons-with-memory-loss-tickets-41686844474"> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-positive-approachtm-to-dementia-care-workshop-series-for-caregivers-of-persons-with-memory-loss-tickets-41686844474</a><br />
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There are dramatic vision changes as dementia progresses. People living with dementia lose peripheral vision and their visual field becomes narrower and narrower. By mid-disease they have tunnel vision. You can simulate this by making "binoculars" with our hands like we did when we were children. This field of vision is about 12" round. This means that a person living with dementia cannon see something unless it is directly in front of them and just about at eye level. </div>
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We explore what this means in my Positive Approach to Care monthly workshops. Through role playing we can put ourselves in the person living with dementia's shoes and see what they can and cannot see. Only then can we understand what kind of changes we need to make in our approach so they can see us and we can make a connection.<br />
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These photos are from a recent Using a Positive Physical Approach class. During the vision change exercise there were many AH-HA moments. One woman whose husband is much much taller than she is realized why he cannot see her when she is standing right by him. Another person in the class whose mother is generally seated realized that the reason her mother always commented on her shoes first thing was because that was all she could see of her when she approached. Here are some photos from that day were we role played different approaches and changing vision.<br />
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Here is a video of Teepa Snow talking about vision changes that come with dementia and what it means, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGhPkV2roVc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGhPkV2roVc</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">In September the staff of One Kalakaua Senior Living joined me for the first of a 6-part series of dementia workshops. Together we explored the difference between normal and not normal aging. Over the course of the next year we will work together to learn<span style="background-color: white;"> to develop new skills related to approach, cueing, and ability to connect with people affected by dementia.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">When you realize the words you’ve spoken are hurtful or upsetting, how do you respond? Stop, back off, think it through, then re-approach and start with “I’m sorry”. The most powerful way to engage is to recognize when you’ve made a mistake and acknowledge it.</span></div>
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<li class="ArticleText" style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">I’m sorry. I was trying to help.</li>
<li class="ArticleText" style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">I’m sorry I made you angry.</li>
<li class="ArticleText" style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">I’m sorry. You’re right. I had no right to treat you like a child.</li>
<li class="ArticleText" style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">I’m sorry that happened. That shouldn’t have happened. Let me see what I can do.</li>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;">No country has gotten older faster than Japan, the world’s first “super-aged” nation. <a href="http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2015/11/22/japan-dementia-lessons-from-the-worlds-oldest-country.html" target="_blank">Read about</a> how their country is dealing with the dementia crisis.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">A new survey found that although 98% of adults said maintaining and improving brain health was very or somewhat important, but only about half are participating in activities, such as exercising, and eating a healthy diet, that have been shown to protect cognitive health:</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><a href="http://blog.aarp.org/2015/10/27/new-survey-americans-say-brain-health-is-crucial-but-protection-is-challenging/" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="background-color: white; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://blog.aarp.org/2015/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block;"></span>10/27/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block;"></span>new-survey-americans-say-br<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block;"></span>ain-health-is-crucial-but-<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block;"></span>protection-is-challenging/</a>Dorothy Colbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14130405104813618310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-486947873301377653.post-46238276443327321152015-11-04T09:02:00.000-10:002015-11-04T09:02:07.079-10:00Lewy Body Dementia: It Isn't Alzheimer's or Parkinson's Disease<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="line-height: 19.32px; white-space: normal;">Robin William's Lewy Body dementia is in the news. <a href="http://www.teepasnow.com/" target="_blank">Teepa Snow</a> has an educational DVD on Lewy Body, "<a href="https://dementiacareacademy.com/show_program/149/" target="_blank">Lewy Body Dementia: It Isn't Alzheimer's or Parkinson's Disease-What Everyone Needs to Know</a>." Watch this excerpt to learn about the special challenges those with Lewy Body dementia face: </span><span style="color: #3b5998; line-height: 19.32px;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lq1FJc3xsBw</span></div>
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Dorothy Colbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14130405104813618310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-486947873301377653.post-88418370522688462232015-10-15T12:05:00.000-10:002015-10-15T14:19:02.438-10:00Teepa's new DVD, "In-Home Dementia Care: Tips & Techniques"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://dementiacareacademy.com/show_program/191?utm_source=Pines+Education+Institute+DVD+News&utm_campaign=d7f8b1ede5-DVD_In_Home_DVD_Release&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e0c0b5e3df-d7f8b1ede5-220141157#tabs-2" target="_blank">Teepa Snow has a new DVD for home caregivers, "In-Home Dementia Care: Tips & Techniques." </a>Caring for your loved one living with a form of dementia in the home setting can create challenges those on the outside can only imagine.<br />
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Without a strong support system and hands-on skills, this very difficult job can easily leave caregivers feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and isolated.<br />
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Would you like to know how to build a care environment that best balances your loved one's needs with your own well-being and abilities? <a href="https://dementiacareacademy.com/show_program/191?utm_source=Pines+Education+Institute+DVD+News&utm_campaign=d7f8b1ede5-DVD_In_Home_DVD_Release&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e0c0b5e3df-d7f8b1ede5-220141157#tabs-2" target="_blank">Check out Teepa's new DVD, "In-Home Dementia Care: Tips & Techniques."</a><br />
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Click here to see previews and learn more details: <a href="https://dementiacareacademy.com/show_program/191?utm_source=Pines+Education+Institute+DVD+News&utm_campaign=d7f8b1ede5-DVD_In_Home_DVD_Release&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e0c0b5e3df-d7f8b1ede5-220141157#tabs-2">https://dementiacareacademy.com/show_program/191?utm_source=Pines+Education+Institute+DVD+News&utm_campaign=d7f8b1ede5-DVD_In_Home_DVD_Release&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e0c0b5e3df-d7f8b1ede5-220141157#tabs-2</a>Dorothy Colbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14130405104813618310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-486947873301377653.post-52191137695753578402015-10-14T09:22:00.003-10:002015-10-14T09:22:58.379-10:00Bringing the arts and joy to people with dementia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some of you may have seen an article recently about "catching" dementia. <a href="http://www.alzheimersweekly.com/2015/09/catching-alzheimers-news-or-nonsense.html#more" target="_blank">This very clear video</a> explains how a growth hormone once used to help people grow taller has been linked to the transmission of a protein associated with Alzheimer's, says new study in the journal "Nature." <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;">Alzheimer’s isn’t contagious -- at least, in the sense that you can’t catch it from being around somebody who has it. But, it turns out, it is transmissible, just not directly.</span></span><br />
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Dorothy Colbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14130405104813618310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-486947873301377653.post-25384356574318121272015-09-04T11:29:00.000-10:002015-09-04T15:22:44.077-10:00Walk to End Alzheimer's<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hale Ku'ike's 2014 Walk to End Alzheimer's Team. <br />
Our theme was <a href="http://teepasnow.com/resources/teepa-tips-videos/teepas-gems/" target="_blank">Teepa's GEMS</a> and we each wore a different<br />
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This year we will be rocking GEMS t-shirts :-)</td></tr>
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Tomorrow is the <a href="http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2015/HI-Aloha?fr_id=7428&pg=entry" target="_blank">Oahu Walk to End Alzheimer's</a>. <a href="http://halekuike.com/" target="_blank">Hale Ku'ike</a> is one of the sponsors. Please come by our booth and say hi to me!</div>
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7 AM Check-in - 8 AM Walk Start * 3.2 miles</div>
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Dorothy Colbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14130405104813618310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-486947873301377653.post-46566147152828969292015-08-31T14:23:00.000-10:002015-08-31T14:23:10.474-10:00Don't leave learning to the young. Older brains can grow, too.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The great neurologist, Oliver Sacks died Sunday at the age of 82. He was an inspiring doctor, scientist and author. He had such great compassion and empathy for those with brain injuries and disorders. Here is a link to an Op-Ed he wrote for the New York Times back in 2010.</div>
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September's class is on <a href="http://teepasnow.com/resources/teepa-tips-videos/teepas-gems/">Teepa Snow's GEMS™</a> dementia progression classification system.<br />
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Please join me for a Positive Approach to Care™ seminar on <a href="http://teepasnow.com/resources/teepa-tips-videos/teepas-gems/" target="_blank">GEMS™</a>, a system developed by Teepa Snow, that will provide essential information on how to classify and define the changes in a person due to the effects of dementia. <a href="http://teepasnow.com/resources/teepa-tips-videos/teepas-gems/" target="_blank">GEMS™</a> improves on existing models and is not used just to classify a state or stage of dementia, but also to improve interactions and appreciation of the individual. The <a href="http://teepasnow.com/resources/teepa-tips-videos/teepas-gems/" target="_blank">GEM™</a> characteristics focus on ability instead of loss and are a valuable tool to assist with changing abilities that impact relationships and expectations. Learn about what it means to be living in a world with Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Amber, Ruby or Pearl cognitive and physical abilities. All individuals, whatever their state of being, in the right setting and with the right care, can shine!<br />
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To see an overview of Teepa's GEMS™: <a href="http://teepasnow.com/resources/teepa-tips-videos/teepas-gems/">http://teepasnow.com/resources/teepa-tips-videos/teepas-gems/</a>Dorothy Colbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14130405104813618310noreply@blogger.com