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Share a hug this Valentine's Day
Please see below for
further details about our Hug Heart balloons and other exciting resources to ignite the Spark of Life.
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February 2008
In a month when we celebrate love throughout the world,
many people are also concentrating on the big challenges that lay ahead in
2008.
Challenges are what make life interesting;
overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. Joshua J. Marine
One of the biggest issues facing anyone who cares for
a person with dementia is difficult behaviour. Read our informative new article
from Jane Verity on how this everyday problem can be dissolved by changing your
focus.
Remember, there is a whole world of like-minds now
connected to the DCA website through our dynamic online community forums. Learn
how others have solved difficult situations and have your every question
answered, every time.
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Difficult Behaviour - An Everyday Issue
When
practiced as a solution to dissolving difficult behaviour, the Spark of Life Approach focuses on
defining difficult behaviour as an expression of an unmet need.
The first
step is always to check for the unmet physical and environmental needs and
solve these before looking at identifying the unmet emotional needs.
To read this article, please click here to visit our website.
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Sparking Discussions
Q: Where I work as a therapist, we have a person who is in
the later stages of dementia. The person's cognitive and social interaction
with other residents, carer's and therapists has deteriorated to nil.
This
person is being disruptive with aggressive bouts. Do you have any suggestions
for a person at this late stage?
To read more on this topic, please visit our DCA Forum.
DCA
would love to hear from any of our community that have been in the same
or similar situations and to share your thoughts, ideas and experiences
with the rest of the Spark of Life Community.
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Spark of Life Community
Inspired by the Spark of Life Approach?
Do you want your every question answered by DCA?
Do you want weekly inspiration, ideas and tips?
Do you want your environment to be one where everyone loves to live, staff love to work and families love to visit?
Do you want your own step by step handbook on how to grow the Spark of Life?
Are you a facility leader looking to grow and inspire your team?
Does your facility want a 10% discount on all DCA products?
Do you want to dissolve difficult behaviour?
Are you committed to excellence in dementia care?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, click here to read more about Dementia Care Australia memberships.
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How to Dissolve Difficult Behaviour-Program
Find solutions to the everyday issue of
diffi cult behaviour with this innovative program featuring six DVDs by renowned
dementia expert Jane Verity. The specially designed handbook provides
ongoing training opportunities with clear and easy to understand solutions to
common challenges.
Heart Balloons
 A beautifully thoughtful gift, this pack of 10 balloons is a fun and colourful
way to connect with that special person who has dementia this Valentine's Day.
The Tree of Love Game celebrates the importance of universal
lo ve and is guaranteed to boost the self-esteem of all participants, regardless
of sex, race or religion. Ideally
suited for all levels of the Spark of Life Club Program, this heart-warming
game empowers people with dementia to share their feelings.
To buy these products and view our entire range visit our Online shop.
All prices quoted will have additional postage & handling costs.
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We warmly welcome
your ideas or input to our newsletter.
Perhaps you have a special story to tell that will inspire our community
of like-minds and hearts. We encourage
you all to contact us with your suggestions for special features or
articles.
The Spark of Life Approach - Rekindling the Spark of
Life in people with dementia and everyone involved in their care!
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Warmest Regards,
Hellen Fisher - Editor
On behalf of the entire DCA
team.
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