Employee Newsletter
Video Tips: Accepting a Dementia Person’s View of Reality
People with dementia are in their own reality, which means that sometimes they might insist something happened that really didn’t. Since they are the ones with injured brains, we have to be the ones to change our behavior towards them. You can fix the problem by accepting their view of reality and doing whatever is…
Read MoreVideo Tips: What to Do When a Person with Dementia Tries to Wander Off
It can be easy to overreact when a person with dementia starts to wander off, panicking and insisting they get back inside. That’s not usually the best approach to dealing with the situation, however. It’s much wiser to appear to support their action, even asking if you can join them. You can then suggest you…
Read MoreVideo Tips: The Second Worst Question to Ask Your Person with Dementia
The worst question to ask someone with dementia is, “Do you remember…?” or “Don’t you remember…?” The second worst question to ask someone with dementia is, “Do you want to…” This question can be confusing and may lead to frustration. Here are four alternatives to foster more positive and engaging conversations. Click here to learn…
Read MoreVideo Tip: The Beauty of Silence
Sometimes the most compassionate response to someone with dementia isn’t a word at all. It’s silence. People living with dementia often need more time to process language and form a response. Their brain might need 5, 10, or even 15 seconds to understand what you said and find the words to answer. But most of…
Read MoreNew Products for Seniors
We’re introducing a few new products that we think may come in handy for your senior. (Disclaimer: Before introducing a new product to an individual, always be sure to check with his or her physician.) If you have come across any products that have been helpful for your clients or loved ones, please let us…
Read MoreVideo Tips: What to Do When Your Person with Dementia is Looking for Someone Who is No Longer Living
It can be challenging to know what to do when someone with dementia is searching for someone who is no longer alive. When we continue to remind them over and over again that the person has died, it is as if they are experiencing the grief of loss repeatedly. This approach is painful for them.…
Read MoreSolutions for Seniors
In February 2024, Cahoon Care’s Allan Parker was interviewed by WATD’s “Solutions for Seniors” host Chris Shea. He discussed the needs facing seniors and their families today and described the services Cahoon Care Associates provides to help meet these pressing needs. Click here to listen to the half-hour interview.
Read MorePushing the Envelope….
Let’s have some fun…and maybe win a prize! Picture it: Cahoon Care, 2024. The caregiver, Sally, reached the end of her shift, clocked out, and said her goodbyes to the client, Mary. Sally is blissfully 10 minutes from home when her cell phone rings, and Mary is on the other end. Mary asks Sally to…
Read MoreCCA Employee Hub Icon & eRSP Mobile App Instructions
The Cahoon Care Employee Hub is your portal to our Employee Newsletter, useful forms, and links. Please follow these steps to put a shortcut icon on your phone: On your cell phone main screen, open Safari (the app with the blue compass icon on it). Type in: cahooncare.com/employee-hub. Tap the “Share” button (the square with…
Read MoreApril 2017 Cahoon Care Employee Newsletter
Quarterly Employee Newsletter April 2017 Cahoon Care Associates HOME CARE COMPANY Corporate Office: 781.659.1877 429A Washington St, Norwell, MA As the gray days turn to blue and the birds begin to chirp happily, spring is upon us! Here are a few ideas for activities to engage in with your clients to celebrate springtime: Read Books…
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