Dementia-Friendly Writing’s Post

If you want your written information to be more accessible, make sure your paragraphs are short and focused. Here’s how. #LITranslators

Some great tips here to help you if you are supporting a person living with dementia over Christmas. These tips are also a great reminder for ourselves as well! It can be a stressful time, give yourself a break.

Make sure that your written information is accessible. Short paragraphs help all your readers, but especially those living with dementia. Here are this week's tips! #DementiaFriendlyWriting #DementiaFriendly #Accessibility #AccessibleWriting #DementiaAccessibility #DementiaAwareness #Dementia #DementiaLivedExperience

Some strategies for people supporting people living with dementia over the holiday period. Let's adjust our approach - so we can set the people that we love up for success. #dementia #dementiatips #dementiaeducation #carersupport #agedcare #dementiatraining #snowapproach #positiveapproachtocare

Social engagement improves quality of life for people with dementia. This is a great guide with resources to help support social connections. https://bit.ly/3VRsOyk #AdultDay #Dementia #Seniors

🚗💭 Is it time for your loved one with dementia to stop driving? As dementia progresses, driving can become dangerous for your loved one and others on the road. Learn how to approach this tough conversation with compassion and expert advice. Click to read more. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gV9um7f2 #DementiaCare #SafetyFirst #memorycare #memorycarecommunity #endalz #Alzheimers #dementia #serraSolMemorycare #SerraSolSanJuan #SanJuanCapistrano #California

Considering dressing up as Santa in a care environment this Christmas? 🎅 Please consider the implications of “dressing up as Santa,” particularly around people living with a dementia and generally older people. What exactly does this do? What message does it send? #DressingUpAsSanta #ChristmasInCare #DementiaAwareness #FestiveCare #ChristmasSpirit #Dementia

Your home should be a safe and comfortable place 🏡 A safe home is a great way to maintain independence and quality of life, and small changes don’t always need to be expensive or disruptive. Dementia UK have a handy guide which breaks down each room in the house, and explains how best to help > https://lnkd.in/ehk-w2gX #DementiaCare #DementiaUK #LivingWithDementia #Dementia

When communicating with an individual living with dementia, less is more. We tend to over-talk and over-explain, which can complicate and confuse the message, resulting in frustration. Keep the message simple, short, slow, and specific. #projectpresent #communicationguidelines #dementia #dementiacare #keepitsimple

Communication with a person with dementia can be a challenge. Here are a few tips. #Dementia #DementiaCare #DementiaCaregiving #DementiaCaregivers