Jan 11, 2017
Bringing compassion to the end of a life impacted by dementia presents unique challenges for families and caregivers. How do we face the inherent losses and frustrations with grace and create a warm and loving environment to improve the quality of this end time? While working with people with dementia facing the end of their lives, Joyce Simard developed a unique program embodying compassionate, holistic, person-centered care. She has travelled the world to share her model of care with providers and families hoping to support the unique challenges of this community. She has learned by trial and error what works to support everyone concerned with the care of dying people with dementia. And she is passionate about sharing what she's learned!
On Good Grief we explore the losses that define our lives. Each week, we talk with people who have transformed themselves through the profound act of grieving. Why settle for surviving? Say yes to the many experiences that embody loss! Grief can teach you where your strengths are and ignite your courage. It can heighten your awareness of what is important to you and help you let go of what is not.