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Look. We’ve all been there. A family member makes a judgmental comment, gives a look, or talks over you and BAM! You are left seething — arms crossed, hair on fire. Tensions can run even higher when dementia care is part of the equation because everyone starts from a place of uncertainty and, often, anxiety: Are we doing the right thing? Who should be responsible? How do we divide the care tasks? Where should mom/dad/grandparent live? These big questions can feed into a culture of discord. The dementia journey is often one spread over years and NO ONE wants to spend all that time fighting, so here are some things to remember when approaching the situation: 1. The dementia journey isn’t black and white – there are grey areas – and this fact is bound to cause a difference of view and ideas. Try to see things differently. 2. Talk directly – lots of rows are the result of poor communication or interference from others. Limit the chance of this happening by agreeing to update each other regularly either face to face or on the phone, not by email or text. 3. Get expert advice – if money is the issue, consider speaking to an independent financial adviser. A third party might help you come up with a more constructive plan that everyone can agree on. 4. If all else fails, be the first to apologise – even if you’re convinced you weren’t in the wrong! Sometimes the only way to move forward and change the family dynamic is by example. Stay with us this week for more insight on ways to avoid family drama on the dementia journey. #riseiq Artwork by the very awesome @the.daily.splice
Families are tricky. Even at the best of times, navigating personalities and priorities can be difficult, so when a dementia diagnosis is added into the mix, disagreements between siblings and arguments with partners & parents can easily erupt. This can cause terrible anxiety when you have the added responsibility of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia. ⠀ ⠀ We’re going to spend the next few posts looking in to this topic and sharing tips to help diffuse family tension — and if this isn’t possible in your situation, we’ll share tips for how you can manage your own anxiety and centre yourself. ⠀ ⠀ #riseiq⠀ Image credit: @drwillcole
Passover, Pesach in Hebrew, commemorates the freedom of the Jews from slavery in Egypt.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Passover is observed for 7 days, the main event of the Passover holiday being the seder night (literally, “order”), a festive meal in which the haggadah (story of the exodus and related writings) is recited in a set order. During the entire duration of the holiday, observant Jews do not eat leavened food products (such as bread, pasta, etc.). The reason for this is that Jewish tradition states that in their haste to escape from Egypt the Jewish people did not have enough time to wait for bread to rise. Instead, they ate matzah, unleavened bread.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ If you are celebrating Passover with a loved one who has dementia, here are some ways to tailor the Passover Seder to their needs:⠀ ⠀ 1. Avoid over-stimulation and over-tiring by eating earlier in the day, and steer clear of long travel.⠀ ⠀ 2. Consider using a shortened haggadah. Have someone sit next to the person with dementia to help guide them through the haggadah.⠀ ⠀ 3. Elders with dementia may have been responsible for leading a seder at one time. It is important to involve the person with dementia, however, it is important to choose their role carefully, for example, reading from the haggadah may be too stressful.⠀ ⠀ 4. Remember that even the best laid plans can go awry. Make the most of each situation and use humor when dealing with dementia.⠀ ⠀ #riseiq⠀ With thanks to @sarah.simple.moments for the photo and opening information about #passover.⠀ ⠀ #dementia #alzheimers⠀ #passoverseder⁣⠀ #jewishfood⁣⠀ #kosherfood⁣⠀ #matzah⁣⠀ #judaica⁣⠀ #passover2019⁣⠀ #jewishholidays⁣⁣⠀ #passoverseder⁣⠀ #passoverdinner⁣⁣⠀ #seder⁣
If you’re spending Easter with a loved one who has dementia, there are plenty of ways to include him or her in the family’s activities. Over the past few posts we’ve been sharing ideas for activities to get everyone involved in Easter fun. Here’s another thought: Make some cookies or bake a simnel cake. Simnel is a fruit cake topped with marzipan which is traditionally made at Easter. It’s topped with eleven marzipan balls, which are supposed to represent the twelve apostles, minus Judas. Depending on what stage of dementia your loved one is at, they’ll no doubt enjoy getting involved in the making, baking and decorating of this cake. Even if it’s just helping to roll out the marzipan balls that go on the top of the cake, or stirring the cake mixture, it all provides activity and a sense of purpose for someone with dementia. #riseiq #easter #eastersunday #easterbaking #simnelcake #familyactivities Photo credit: @daylesfordfarm
With Easter on Sunday, we thought we would share some activities that are great to do with the whole family including your loved one with dementia.⠀ ⠀ 🐥Decorate an Easter tree: Creating an Easter tree is a lovely activity and makes a great focal point on the day. Take some branch cuttings that have some spring buds and flowers on (we recommend forsythia or cherry blossom), arrange in a vase of water and then decorate with painted eggs, cardboard Easter decorations and ribbons & voilà!🧡⠀ #riseiq⠀ Photo credit: @sophieconranshop⠀ #easter #easteregg #familyentertaining #springhassprung #cherryblossom #blossomtree #eastertree
Over the next few days we are bringing you activities to share with your loved one with dementia this #Easter. We will try to give you as many as we can that can easily adapt to bring in other family members or children. ⠀ ⠀ First on our list, is to prepare the Easter lunch together. Whether you go for traditional roast lamb or opt for chicken, pork or beef, sitting down for a family lunch is all part of Easter. ⠀ ⠀ Your loved one with dementia may enjoy helping prepare the lunch, so if they’re able, give them some tasks to be getting on with like peeling carrots or stirring bread sauce. ⠀ ⠀ While we are on the topic of lunch, remember, it may take someone with dementia longer to eat food, especially if they struggle with chewing and swallowing, so keep the portions small and consider serving it in a special insulated plate so it keeps warm.⠀ ⠀ #riseiq #easter #easterlunch #eastersunday #easter2019 #family #familyactivities #dementia #alzheimers ⠀ Photo credit: @thenedlondon:
Thinking of all our friends in Paris and France on such an emotional day. ⠀ ⠀ This is how we, and most people around the world will always remember the magical, historical, irreplacable #notredame thanks to @mrsalice #risefromtheashes #paris 🇫🇷🙏🏻 💔⠀ #riseiq #reposting @claridgeshotel
#Easter is on Sunday and if you are anything like us, #chocolate is not far from your thoughts this week. So, we are going to help you out. Did you know #darkchocolate is considered a #brainfood? 🍫 Dark chocolate is rich in flavonoids, a type of antioxidant that helps improve blood flow (and thus brain function), by regulating cholesterol and reducing blood pressure. Here’s a tip: You can even go double-duty on the brain benefits by opting for a dark chocolate with almonds or walnuts added. Note: Too much of a good thing can take away from its benefits, though, so just make sure you don’t go overboard. 💕 #riseiq Photo credit: @fortnums