Meeting People Where They’re At
Happy August, Friends ~
As this note glides into your inbox, I hope it finds you in the midst of enjoying pleasant summertime contentment.
And, If you are experiencing a time of unease, I invite you to give yourself grace. The ebb and flow of life can make us feel wobbly at times. Breathe in deeply, and breathe out slowly; you are not alone.
The quote by Teepa Snow is shared as an important reminder of our tendency to identify with a diagnosis. This labeling can be a slippery slope, and often detrimental to our mental health.
In the context of dementia, perception plays a critical role in how we relate to the person who's been diagnosed. Understand your loved one to be a person living with dementia. This seemingly small nuance has big implications.
Practice stepping into their current reality to be in a conversation that aligns with their best interests in the moment. Described as compassionate deception, this strategy can support improved communication when a person is no longer oriented to person, place, or time.
If this topic resonates with you, here are additional resources you may find of value:
https://www.beingpatient.com • https://teepasnow.com • https://www.daughterhood.org
As we move into August, please note these opportunities for enrichment and connection:
Gentle Yet Strong Yoga with Nancy Mccaochan
Mondays & Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m
In the Elements group space, located at Karen Faith, LLC
West Bloomfield Senior Connect Open House
Wednesday, August 23rd, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cheers to Continued Sunshine,
Karen
