Category Archives: Challenges

Problematic Questions

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Jon Wagner

We consider questions “problematic” when they reflect false, misguided or demeaning assumptions. Some problematic questions go beyond that to implicitly or explicitly dehumanize people who are living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, their care-givers, family and friends, or the rest of … Continue reading →

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Visiting When She’s Entranced – 10 May 2017 –

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Jon Wagner

I had a good “new normal” visit with Leslie today. She was seated at her lunch table, awake and lightly smiling when I arrived around 11:30. rolled her into the activity room for some arm stretches, and we did those … Continue reading →

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Visiting When She’s Asleep – 24 April 2017 –

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Jon Wagner

Leslie was awake when I arrived to visit with her, and she stayed awake through arm stretches (which she did just fine) and through an animated lunch. She reached for everything in front of her, and put a fair amount … Continue reading →

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Collaborating with Leslie and Lisa

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Jon Wagner

None of the photos or observations presented on this website were made with a research or journalism project in mind, or even a professional interest. They emerged instead through the kind of engaged inquiry someone might undertake while trying to … Continue reading →

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