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THE BULLETIN BOARD The bulletin board is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for anyone in the world to share knowledge, random thoughts or concerns. It's a place to learn of good books, articles, websites, helpful telephone numbers and e-mail addresses to contact and obtain help. Enjoy reading and/or posting comments! Pamela Mackay (Glasgow, Scotland, 07-21-2008 09:25:18) I was priviledged to attend a workshop by Mary and Rachel when they participated in the Stirling University (Scotland) International Conference in 2007, I have never been so moved and inspired by any presentation I have attended in my many years of working in dementia Care. The Creativity Connection (Kansas City, MO, 11-09-2007 11:06:00) The perfect workshop takes such planning, knowledge of the audience and attention to detail. Kathy Eisman (Carondelet Manor KCMO, 11-05-2007 11:46:39) We attended your conference on November 2, on the Beauty of Dementia. What a wonderful conference! We gathered so much information, that we can't wait to share it with the rest of our staff! Erin Garlinghouse (Butte, MT, 10-28-2007 19:22:59) Words do little justice to the presentation that these 2 woderful womyn made in Gt.Falls,MT at out state Alzheimer's Conference. I have not had the oppertunity to use my clthes pin, but I will tomorrow! I so look forward to bringing them to Butte for a training soon! To those of you who have not been with them for a day or more, don't miss the oppertunity for yourself and your loved ones! Debbie Michalik (Missoula, Montana, 10-26-2007 08:05:15) I just returned from a conference in Great Falls where Mary and Rachel spent an entire day that flew by totally too fast inspiring a roomful of people to see what folks with dementia can still do. I know this firsthand as I plan activities for these wonderful "elders" - I love and will steal that new term!! However, we were all given a clothespin at the end and encouraged to not go back and do the same old thing. So my next day back I entered memory care with a new enthusiasm and desire to try something new. I approached a male "elder" who almost never comes to an activity and we talked and I smiled and he stayed the entire morning!! Another male "elder" who I almost never approach was lying in bed and I heard his radio alarm going off. I went into the room, turned it off, and spoke to him. I touched his hand and he mentioned that his skin was dry. On his nightstand was a bottle of lotion, so I asked him if I could rub some on his hands and arms. He nodded and as I rubbed that lotion in, he was saying with closed eyes, "That feels so good". Thank you for the clothespin - I am going to put it on my desk and look at it everyday and wonder "what if I tried ...." Michelle Helton (Marshalltown, IA, 06-13-2007 10:47:10) I had the wonderful opportunity to attend "The Coin's Other Side" conference in Des Moines. I have to say first of all that Rachel and Mary did a fantastic job. They really are wonderful people with a lot of great information. The conference was great! I participated in part of the activity showing the difference between positive and negative re-inforcement, and what fun it was! If ever given the opportunity to see these two in action, I say go for it! It is definately worth the time. Tony & Dawn Sexton (Maywood Terrace Living Ce, 11-18-2006 13:49:04) My husband and I had the privilege of attending Mary and Rachel's "The Coin's Other Side" conference this week, and we both were very impressed. We came away with great ideas and a larger overall perspective on caring for our residents. I certainly recommend this mother and daughter team. You, your staff and your residents lives will be enriched. And I look forward to sponsoring an event in my facility soon! Rachel (Kansas City, 06-14-2006 10:06:36) For those of you who don't know about StoryCorps, you may find looking into worthwhile! Basically, it's a not-for-profit organization that captures and documents the stories of every day people from all over the nation. They come to town in an RV equipped to audio-record interviews between two people...and when you leave the 'recording studio' you receive a copy of the interview, as does the Library of Congress (for future generations to know more about life in the early 2000's). For more information visit www.storycorps.net or simply start your own process of documenting life stories! Jerry (kansas City, 05-09-2006 15:33:15) Attended your seminar last year and thought it was great and very informative. Would like to be added to your mailing list so I could be kept up to date on future seminars. Megan (St. Louis, MO, 04-08-2006 05:04:08) Some thoughts from a great evening........ Rachel Kail (KC, MO, 03-16-2006 13:08:33) I've been doing some research online and came across an excellent website created by the University of Florida and the Central & North Florida Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, www.AlzOnline.net. Great info resource and online support group! Rachel Kail (Kansas City, MO, 03-14-2006 21:29:35) Today my mother and I drove to Jeff City for the Alz. Association Memory Day held in our state capital. I played piano as people honored their loved ones and posted photos onto a MO state map. Beautiful ceremony and gorgeous day here in the Midwest. Rachel Kail (Kansas City, MO, 03-14-2006 21:25:51) Recently, our website was updated with this newer version of the bulletin board. Unfortunately, all old postings were deleted... but PLEASE feel free to re-post any information or thoughts you would like to share. |
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