Here are a few tips for success when talking with someone who is living with dementia. Don’t Infantilize the Person Don’t talk down to the person or treat them like an infant. This is sometimes called “elderspeak” and it’s got to go. Have you ever observed how people talk to babies? They might use a high pitched tone and get close to the baby’s face. While this is appropriate for infants, it’s not fitting for communicating with adults....
Journaling and reflecting on your abilities can be a great resource. At the end of the day, try writing about what you accomplished so you can see where you did well and what needs improvement. Take that self assessment seriously, as it can be extremely helpful. Having a growth mindset, as opposed to a fixed mindset, will definitely help you understand that hearing criticism doesn’t mean you’re not a good person....
Try to figure out what your most important values are so you can act on them regularly. If your number one value is connection, you might make a phone call each day to someone you love. If your top value is exercise, you could make an effort to move around each day. Doing the mental and emotional work that you need to stay present can help you enjoy life and feel alive in the moment....
After you see a movie together, go out for some pie and coffee to talk about the film. Say something like, “I thought it was interesting that the main character was also the villain in the story. What did you think about that?” If you’re at a museum and discussing a certain painting, say, “I think the painting is a metaphor for the artist’s experience with grief. What do you think?...
Even though the name is just a small portion of someone’s character, WWE seem to enjoy changing and shortening names of their talent. If names like The Undertaker, The Miz, and Dolph Ziggler have worked, you would think any name is fine on TV. Nonetheless, we will be looking at 9 wrestlers whose names WWE shortened on TV. #1 From Colin Cassidy to Big Cass Who remembers Colin Cassidy? Well, SmackDown’s newest monster heel did have a very different name before he debuted on the main roster....
Messi? This is the era of Cristiano Monaco may be second in the Ligue 1 table, but they top the form chart over the span of the last six games, having won five of them, and have scored 53 league goals in just 17 games. This is the second best tally ever at this stage of the season, lagging only behind RC Paris in 1959, who had 56 goals in 18 fixtures - a tally that could be beaten if Monaco go goal crazy against Lyon on Sunday....
Windows 1.0 Released: Nov. 20, 1985 Replaced: MS-DOS (Microsoft Disk Operating System), although until Windows 95, Windows actually ran on top of MS-DOS instead of completely replacing it. Innovative/Notable: Windows. This was the first version of a Microsoft OS that you didn’t have to enter commands to use. Instead, you could point and click in a box—a window—with a mouse. Bill Gates, then a young CEO, said of Windows: “It is unique software designed for the serious PC user....
In a way, this truly is the case. Today, we work, shop, communicate, and learn via our phones. But how did this mammoth industry begin? Where did cell phones start, and where will they go next? 1973: The First Cell Phone Of course, phones did exist before 1973, but they always required a wired connection. It wasn’t until this year that everything changed. In 1973, Motorola, a telecommunications company founded in 1928, made history when it created the world’s first cell phone....
Maybe the Taiwanese were reluctant to make the trip in the first place. At first blush, Taiwan’s decision to open its front-line islands of Quemoy and Matsu (the site of the second launch) to direct but limited shipping links with China seemed to signal a readiness to embrace the enemy. That isn’t quite the case. Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian is trying to build a China policy that straddles the tall philosophical fence dividing his island and the mainland....
After enduring months of Western carping about its role - or nonrole - in the gulf war, Japan had hoped for a calm summer. Officials in Tokyo thought the massive allied victory and the ensuing U.S. euphoria would provide a time for frayed nerves to mend. Instead, June has brought a rhetorical heat wave to Tokyo. Publicly, the government is doing its utmost to downplay the Western case of Ja-panic....
BORGHESE: Is it difficult to be a Christian in Israel, and are people heeding the Holy Father’s call for Christians not to leave the Holy Land? SABBAH: Christians live like others. They’re Palestinians, and as a result life is hard and they suffer; their liberty of movement is limited. They’re humiliated and reduced to begging for their daily bread. Some have left, especially those who are economically able to do so....
“Some of you might start to think about school openings,” Trump said during a conference call with Vice President Mike Pence and state leaders Monday, according to audio obtained by The New York Times. “I think it’s something, Mike, they can seriously consider and maybe get going on it.” During a press briefing at the White House later that day, Trump added that “young people seem to do very well,” in comparison with others who contracted the virus and said “I think it would be a good thing” if schools reopened before the current academic year concluded....
View this list in Google Maps. Ä One of the first bars for the hipster set on the now-über-hip Weser Strasse in Neukölln, you can always count on candlelit Ä to deliver. It’s fairly bare-bones and the music on tap is always excellent. The foosball table often is the center of attention here, so come with your game on. Weser Strasse 40 Badfish Owned by a couple of friends from Canada and the United States, this Prenzlauer Berg spot is a fun place to perch yourself at the bar, order a drink, and became friends with the many expat locals who frequent Badfish....
They range from fun projects like the cyberpunk mask to practical ones like the coronavirus detector. So, have fun finding your favorite, or try each one at a time whenever you’ve got some downtime. 1. Futuristic Clock Back to the Future Style If you are a die-hard fan of the Back to the Future film but can’t seem to find suitable accessories, you can always build yours. This futuristic clock BTTF style is an excellent place to start....
Web browser extensions have been proven to help, either by reducing the total cost of items or making a better-informed purchase. When you’re browsing, they’ll tell you of coupon codes you can use, and when there’s a lower price on the same product elsewhere. Installing extensions is simple: you can either click the buttons below to visit the extension’s website or go to the extensions library in your web browser....
Here are some of the best hidden features on YouTube that you should know about. 1. Check Your YouTube Watch Time Many of us spend lots of time watching YouTube videos day in and day out without even realizing it. However, you should keep track of the amount of time you’re spending watching videos on the platform, especially if other parts of your life are unknowingly suffering. Thankfully, YouTube has a dedicated feature that allows you to view the amount of time spent watching videos on the platform called Time watched....
Social media may have negatives, but it is actually good for you for various reasons. Here, we’ll list some great examples to show how beneficial social media is today. 1. Social Media Allows Instant Online Discussion Whether you use it personally or professionally, social media makes it easy for you to find instant online discussion about any topic that you’re seeking. In the early days of the Internet, forums were the place to go if you were looking for dedicated discussion, but these days options such as Reddit, Twitter, Facebook Groups, and more have opened the playing field up....
