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To work in elder care and to live this dementia journey to our fullest ability requires support, community, and tangible resources. On this page you will find the resources I find helpful and influential.
Explore the books, articles, tools, and “creative supplies” I use and recommend each day.
Websites
Timeslips
TimeSlips has a special place in my heart. If you find yourself struggling to connect with a loved one, resident, or client, TimeSlips has resource that open the door to imagination and connection.
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
From education to support hotlines, AFA is the perfect starting resource when you don’t know where else to turn.
Memory Café Directory
Memory Cafés have been part of my life since 2014. The perfect program to reconnect and forget about dementia for 90 minutes or so, and engage in joy and community. Find a Café near you!
SPARK!
Rooted in Wisconsin, SPARK! will show you where arts access programs are taking place at a cultural center near you.
Fox Valley Memory Project
A fantastic resource for those of you living in the Fox Valley region of Wisconsin. Offering programs, education, and support for families and professional care partners alike.
Respite for ALL
I first heard about this organization in 2023 and have admired the work they are doing to guide churches as they develop respite programs.
Teepa Snow
One of the premier dementia educators in the United States, Teepa Snow and her organization know just how to breakdown the information into usable actions.
My Health Checklist
For those of you who like tangle check-lists, here is a guide for you to use, build upon, and share.
Quick Reading
Articles
When I read articles or research that I find interesting, thought provoking, or supportive of the work I seek to do, I add it to the folder linked below.
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Life Enrichment in the Home
A guide at what to do when you are stuck at home and don’t know what to do with your loved one.
Work? In Elder Care?
Questions to ask yourself if you are interested in working in Elder Care. Looking at the many roles and avenues to serving and supporting our elders.
Letter to an Administrator
A letter to our administrators from a former Life Enrichment Specialist. What we need from you and how we look to you to be our guide.