Hovi Care

Every person with dementia carries a lifetime of stories and emotions.

Do you know:
What are respectful ways to gain a person’s attention without startling them?
How can non-verbal cues communicate safety and positivity?
Why does it matter how you address a person—and how can that increase their sense of security?
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Every person with dementia carries a lifetime of stories and emotions.

Do you know:
What does self-determination mean in the context of memory illness?
Does a diagnosis of a memory disorder remove the right to make personal decisions?
How can caregivers balance safety and autonomy as the illness progresses?
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Every person with dementia carries a lifetime of stories and emotions.

Do you know:
What role does the caregiver play in shaping the tone and outcome of communication?
Why should people with memory disorders always be spoken to as equal adults?
How can word choice and sentence structure improve understanding in dementia care?

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Every person with dementia carries a lifetime of stories and emotions.

Do you know:
How does lighting affect communication in dementia care?
What role does facial visibility play in supporting understanding and recognition?
How can background noise impact a person’s attention and comprehension?
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Every person with dementia carries a lifetime of stories and emotions.

Do you know:
Why is it important to know a person’s life history when providing care?
How can understanding someone’s past help in interpreting their present behavior?
What should you do if a person with a memory disorder talks about people or events that don’t seem current?

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Every person with dementia carries a lifetime of stories and emotions.

Do you know:
Why is it important to position yourself at eye level with the person you’re supporting?
How can gentle touch be used to initiate movement safely?
What are safe and respectful ways to physically guide someone in care?

🎥 Watch the full video to learn how life stories shape dementia care.