Welcome to Experts Dig in with Doggies for Dementia. Our expert today is Joanna LaFleur who is a dementia expert. She is CEO and founder of Memory Lane Assisted Living. Joanna shares her view on behavioral issues often seen in people with dementia. She prefers to view them as ‘Expressions.’ Take a listen to learn how this changes everything! About Memory Lane: Memory Lane is a 6-bedroom private residence that specializes in all types of Dementia.
- Memory Lane is a safe, intimate, engaging environment where anyone with memory loss enjoy the things that make life worth living.
- Every resident has their own private bedroom.
- Residents eat meals in the dining room with staff like a family.
- Most importantly, the house itself is a true family home where your loved one will feel like they belong.
- Learn More About Memory Lane Here
What is Doggies for Dementia Foundation?
Doggies for Dementia is a 501c3 corporation with a mission to provide beautiful experiences and memories for those impacted by dementia using photography. We are also advocates with sights on raising awareness through education, so nobody has to experience the pain of stigma, isolation and loneliness. Experts Dig in with Doggies for Dementia is our YouTube program with interesting and informative interviews with experts from all realms including family members and professional caregivers. Be sure and follow us on our social media platforms. The links are at the bottom of this page. We post inspiration, guidance, support and sometimes just have fun.
About Family Caregiving
Family caregiving is something most of us didn’t prepare for and go into without full knowledge of everything we need to know. More and more people of all ages are becoming family caregivers for their ailing family members and caring for those with dementia has unique needs as well. There are many different (>400) types of dementia. How have we, the United States, done to take care of our elders and those with dementia? I’m pretty sure you know how I feel about this. I would love to hear any and all opinions, including other health care providers and families. Part of our mission is to raise awareness.
Experts Dig in with Doggies for Dementia supports families impacted by dementia including family caregivers. Even if you are not the direct caregiver for your loved one or they are in some form of long term care, you’ll want to know this information. The more we all know, the more compassionate and kind we can be. The stigma associated with dementia is BIG and our job is to learn more and do better.
We’re delighted to have our guest Joanna LaFleur with Experts Dig in with Doggies for Dementia today. Be sure and take some notes. You’ll want to some reminders for those more challenging days. I love to tape a small piece of paper with inspiriting phrases on my bathroom mirror. It’s not a new idea, but it works. After so long, our surroundings become usual and go unnoticed. So when you get so used to it being there, change it up.