Notices by Ian Kremer (lead_coalition@mastodon.world), page 3

Let’s not allow the losses caused by #Alzheimers and other forms of #dementia make us forget the remaining abilities and full, enduring humanity of people living with these diseases.

#humanrights #disabilityrights

As carers, it is completely normal to grieve our loved one while they are experiencing #dementia. Accepting and dealing with that #grief is essential to our own #mentalhealth and to supporting our loved one to live in their present as fully and happily as possible.

#Alzheimers

#Mindfulness can be a powerful, vital, beautiful way to survive and even thrive while caregiving. Sometimes living in the moment also requires cookies.

#Alzheimers #dementia #mentalhealth #quote

A person living with #dementia is not giving you a hard time. A person living with dementia is having a hard time.

#Alzheimers #empathy

Kindness cannot prevent, slow or cure #Alzheimers. But the presence or absence of kindness fundamentally changes quality of life for people experiencing #dementia and those who are #caregiving.

#Alzheimers and other forms of #dementia are unaffordable financially, physically, emotionally & ethically. We need better care and support, and more research to end dementia.

(image: @LEAD_Coalition) #endALZ #quote

In our best moments, we remember to be person-centered rather than disease-centered. That, in turn, can support our loved ones to have more of their own best moments.

(image via @62walterp) #Alzheimers #dementia #kindness #happiness

"A moment of patience in a moment of anger can help us avoid a thousand moments of regret."

#Alzheimers #dementia #mentalhealth #quote

For many who give care, there is no choice, no support, no respite. They survive, but cannot thrive. As a society, we owe them more than encouragement and gratitude. We owe them the resources to make practical decisions about how care is accomplished.

#Alzheimers #dementia #mentalhealth #quote

When we offer care and support to people facing any of life’s myriad challenges, we lift ourselves up at the same time.

#quote #justice #kindness #leadership

If you have personal experience with #dementia, this #poetry rings true.

#Alzheimers #mindfulness

Self care can feel impossible. Worse, yet, it can feel like a betrayal of our commitment to give care or a betrayal of our loved one. For our own wellbeing and that of our loved one, self care is not a choice. Self care is a necessity.

#Alzheimers #dementia #mentalhealth

We can — we must — keep alive the memories of those taken by #dementia.

(image: @LEAD_Coalition) #Alzheimers #quote

Until there is a cure, we all can begin with compassion, care and #kindness.

#Alzheimers #dementia #mentalhealth #quote

Nearly half of #dementia cases could be avoided or delayed by tackling 14 risk factors https://cnn.com/2024/07/31/health/dementia-childhood-risk-factors-study-wellness

#Alzheimers #health #wellness

#Caregiving is a master class in humility. We learn that we cannot fix every problem, can't meet every need. So much is beyond our control and more things change than remain reliable. What we can give relentlessly, deeply and tenderly is our #love.

#Alzheimers #dementia #quote

Powerful #poetry about living with #dementia.

#Alzheimers

The goal of good #caregiving isn't just to perform tasks, it is to support quality of life.

#Alzheimers #dementia

At its core, good #caregiving is about finding a way to communicate — listening, watching and empathizing — to learn and respond to what the other person wants, needs and feels.

#Alzheimers #dementia #kindness #compassion #quote

This is #caregiving.

#Alzheimers #dementia #mentalhealth #kindness #quote