Living Normally with Dementia

Preface Introduction to Dagmarsminde About the Author Acknowledgments DedicationPart I. The Rehabilitating and Stabilizing Phase The Move: Crossing the Threshold to a New Life Aesthetics: Balancing the Mind with DEcor The Craft of Nursing: Good Judgment and Hands-on Care The Call to Service: The Selfless Workplace Tapering Off Medication: Purification and Stability Exercise: Active Residents Seize the Day Assistive Devices for Mobility Working with Energies: A Dynamic Balance The Circadian Rhythm: Open-eyed Residents The Routine: Together from Morning till Night Sanatorium Practices The Great Outdoors: Sensing at the Highest Level Nourishing Body and Mind Continuing Family Traditions Under Observation: Looking After the Health of Our Residents Part II. The Weakening Phase Swallowing Problems: When Eating Solid Foods is Difficult Approaching the End of Life Part III. The Final Phase Working with the Family The Dying Process The Wake