Sandy Strathmeyer

Memory Care Director for Sunrise Senior Living and Certified Validation Teacher

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Why Twin Sisters Posed in Wedding Dresses with Father Battling Alzheimer's https://t.co/I6hh2KrLaa via @People

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Can Brain Games and Complex Jobs Help Prevent Alzheimer's? https://t.co/HUm2tUUxBL via @sunrisesrliving

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To those who courageously gave their lives…Thank You! #MemorialDay

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My Mother, Lost and Found http://t.co/QVWyS2597l

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#SunriseThanksYou A heartfelt thank you to the exceptional care you provide for our residents daily! #NursesWeek

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An Inside Look at How Sunrise Transitions Residents to Memory Care - Senior Housing News http://t.co/1XS75GuS3v

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@SunriseSrLiving A15: Promise to take one day at a time, enjoy their loved one in the moment, take breaks, ask for help, be kind to yourself

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@SunriseSrLiving A14: First and foremost caregivers need to take time for themselves, meditation, support group attendance, exercise

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@SunriseSrLiving A12: A good geriatric consult is a must - there are reversible dementias #memorychat

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@SunriseSrLiving A11: It is important to know dietary restrictions for all our guests, always check to see if they have limitations

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@SunriseSrLiving A10 Holiday travel can be very stressful - planes, trains, car traffic can trigger an unpleasant response from all of us

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@SunriseSrLiving A9 Yes, avoid over stimulation with clutter. Clear, well lit areas, smaller group gatherings or one on one is best

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@SunriseSrLiving A7 Involve him just the same, the person is still inside and will enjoy the sensory stimulation of being around loved ones

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@SunriseSrLiving A6 The best gift is to spend time with them, go for a drive to see Christmas lights, bake cookies with them, validate them

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@SunriseSrLiving A5 Quality time listening, entering their world and reminiscence. Just spending time with them is a precious gift

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@SunriseSrLiving Pay attention to a decline in hygiene, checkbooks not matching funds, bills not being paid timely, difficulty with names

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When visiting over the holidays take notice to medications not being taken correctly, hygiene, eating habits, check books not kept up,

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Allowing your loved ones to help with decorations, baking, sensory activities including favorite holiday music to sing a long is great

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@SunriseSrLiving A15: Continue to Celebrate!! Don't quiz them, tell them who you are and what the celebration is about. Include them!

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@SunriseSrLiving A13: Eat well (think Mediterranean type diet), reduce stress, exercise, sleep well #MemoryChat