by TWIMC | Dec 18, 2024 | Inclusion of People with Dementia
It can be a challenge to enjoy the holidays when you have dementia. Everything can seem that much more difficult! So many people, too many things to do, and how do we manage to have the family over for dinner? Over the years, participants in To Whom I May Concern®...
by TWIMC | Sep 5, 2024 | Inclusion of People with Dementia
By Maureen Matthews, RN, PhD “We hate the word ‘dementia! We’re not demented!” We hear this over and over again from participants in To Whom I May Concern® who seek an alternative to the common terminology of “People with Dementia.” In a...
by TWIMC | Jan 25, 2024 | Dementia Friendly Communities, Inclusion of People with Dementia
The inclusion of people living with dementia in their families, friend circles, and communities is fundamentally about slowing down. In our society, where speed and efficiency are valued, slowness is often perceived as a weakness. However, the experiences shared by...