Top 3 Ways to Connect with Someone Who is Living with Dementia
Just because someone has dementia, does not mean that they cannot or do not want to communicate anymore. Depending on where someone is in their stage of living with dementia, difficulties in the way they might experience a conversation can [...]
The Gianna Homes Difference
Those dealing with various forms of memory loss can often experience feelings of despair, confusion, loss and pain. Whether you’re a family member or a guest in one of our homes you will feel at ease from the moment you [...]
Staff is trained by Erin Bonito, nationally known expert in Dementia Care
Gianna Homes staff had the awesome opportunity to engage in a day full of learning, laughing, team building and dementia communication development. We were privileged to have Erin Bonito, MS ADC as our “Lead Coach” for the day. Erin is [...]
Helpful Ideas for Ways to Communicate and Interact with Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s or Dementia
We find that how a person interacts and understands someone who has Dementia is so important. Recognizing different ways you can connect and communicate may help the relationship. Learn more from these suggestions on different ways and opportunities to interact. [...]
The Steve and Mary Mattson Fund
Our Angels Among Us Gala is just around the corner! Monies from the event will go to the Steve and Mary Mattson Fund. You can help us and the families we serve in several ways. The Annual Gala is set [...]
Residents with Dementia at Gianna Homes Create their Own Angels through Mneme Therapy
Dementia Residents Create their Own Angels through Mneme Therapy Earlier this year, our residents who have dementia worked with Mneme therapist, Suzy Volden (http://artwithoutboundaries.net/SV.html), to create beautiful renderings of angels. Mneme therapy (http://artwithoutboundaries.net/e1.html) uses everyday experiences like creating artwork and [...]
Dementia Residents Find Hope and Strength in Angels Among Us Lyrics
Gianna Homes has long used music therapy to support our residents and families. Claire Klein is a Board-Certified Music Therapists and serves as the Program Director. She sat with two of our dementia residents to listen to and talk [...]
Tickets on Sale Now – Gianna Homes 2017 Gala
Annual Gianna Homes Gala - Tickets on Sale Now Friday, October 27, 2017 at the Metropolitan Club Due to the high demand for tickets at this historic event, tickets are on sale prior to you receiving your printed invite (look [...]
Artist Susan Linnell talks about her “Angel” painting for the 2017 Gianna Homes Gala
Artist Susan Linnell talks about her "Angel" painting for the 2017 Gianna Homes Gala Angel Painting by Susan Linnell Cari Doucette, Gianna Homes, Marketing Director, sat down with Susan Linnell, the artist who painted the Angel featured in the [...]
Save the Date – Annual Gianna Homes Gala
Save the Date - Annual Gianna Homes Gala Friday, October 27, 2017 at the Metropolitan Club This year, our event will feature Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla, daughter of namesake Saint Dr. Gianna Beretta Molla. As our evening's keynote as [...]
A Picture Says a Thousand Words: Storytelling with People with Dementia
A Picture Says a Thousand Words: Storytelling with People with Dementia Humans are storied creatures. We gather around the campfire and scare each other with ghastly tales. At holidays, we reminisce and repeat the family fables. Stories help us [...]