Ann Olson

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I'm Ann, dementia educator and author of Making Peace with Dementia: An Occupational Therapist's Formula for Optimizing Care and Restoring Calm. I offer tips and inspiration for dementia care partners including 'Break for 8' videos. Join me for 8 minutes of dementia education + an 8-minute meditation or relaxation exercise. This short break is perfect for caregivers looking for an easy way to unwind and recharge. Subscribe today and take the break you undoubtedly deserve! Please note that the information presented is educational in nature. Deciding how to manage situations is the viewer's sole responsibility.

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Dementia tip: Why are they in denial (or are they)? | Meditation: Stability and self awareness

Dementia tip: Why are they in denial (or are they)? | Meditation: Stability and self awareness Ann Olson

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A Holiday Message for Dementia Care Partners

A Holiday Message for Dementia Care Partners Ann Olson

14 views - 2 months ago

Dementia Tip: How do I meet my needs? | Meditation: Restoring balance

Dementia Tip: How do I meet my needs? | Meditation: Restoring balance Ann Olson

57 views - 2 months ago

Dementia Tip: Is Mild Cognitive Impairment dementia? | Meditation: Soften into Stillness

Dementia Tip: Is Mild Cognitive Impairment dementia? | Meditation: Soften into Stillness Ann Olson

23 views - 2 months ago

Stages of Dementia Part 2: GDS staging tool for dementia | Meditation: Relax into stillness

Stages of Dementia Part 2: GDS staging tool for dementia | Meditation: Relax into stillness Ann Olson

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Stages of Dementia Part 1: FAST staging tool for dementia | Meditation: A moment for you

Stages of Dementia Part 1: FAST staging tool for dementia | Meditation: A moment for you Ann Olson

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Dementia Tip: When is it time for hospice? | Meditation: Head, heart, hip grounding exercise

Dementia Tip: When is it time for hospice? | Meditation: Head, heart, hip grounding exercise Ann Olson

30 views - 3 months ago

Dementia Tip: Calming activities | Meditation: Tai Chi for dementia

Dementia Tip: Calming activities | Meditation: Tai Chi for dementia Ann Olson

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My #1 Dementia Tip: Understanding their reality | Meditation: Breath in the positive

My #1 Dementia Tip: Understanding their reality | Meditation: Breath in the positive Ann Olson

304 views - 3 months ago

Dementia Tip: How can I be more patient? | Meditation: Breathing techniques for more patience.

Dementia Tip: How can I be more patient? | Meditation: Breathing techniques for more patience. Ann Olson

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Dementia Tip: Is it better to keep things familiar or add variety? | Meditation: The Still Spot

Dementia Tip: Is it better to keep things familiar or add variety? | Meditation: The Still Spot Ann Olson

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Dementia Tip: Is it ok to lie to them? | Meditation: You lead you.

Dementia Tip: Is it ok to lie to them? | Meditation: You lead you. Ann Olson

11 views - 3 months ago

Dementia Tip: When to stop driving? | Meditation: Heart breath

Dementia Tip: When to stop driving? | Meditation: Heart breath Ann Olson

62 views - 4 months ago

Overwhelmed by dementia care?

Overwhelmed by dementia care? Ann Olson

54 views - 4 months ago

Dementia Tip: How do I maintain personal space and boundaries? | Meditation: Sacred space exercise

Dementia Tip: How do I maintain personal space and boundaries? | Meditation: Sacred space exercise Ann Olson

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Dementia Tip: What is something fun to do with them? | Meditation: Lightness instead of tightness

Dementia Tip: What is something fun to do with them? | Meditation: Lightness instead of tightness Ann Olson

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Dementia Tip: It's normal to feel stuck or trapped | Meditation: Grounding exercise

Dementia Tip: It's normal to feel stuck or trapped | Meditation: Grounding exercise Ann Olson

37 views - 4 months ago

Dementia Tip: Why are they getting lost? | Meditation: Finding your path

Dementia Tip: Why are they getting lost? | Meditation: Finding your path Ann Olson

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Dementia Tip: Observe the scene before you intervene | Meditation: Guided relaxation

Dementia Tip: Observe the scene before you intervene | Meditation: Guided relaxation Ann Olson

27 views - 4 months ago

Dementia Tip: Is traveling still possible? | Meditation: Mini vacation

Dementia Tip: Is traveling still possible? | Meditation: Mini vacation Ann Olson

28 views - 5 months ago

Dementia Tip: How to handle criticism from self and others | Meditation: No more smallness

Dementia Tip: How to handle criticism from self and others | Meditation: No more smallness Ann Olson

32 views - 5 months ago

Dementia MASTER Series | Summary

Dementia MASTER Series | Summary Ann Olson

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Dementia MASTER Series | R = Remember Them

Dementia MASTER Series | R = Remember Them Ann Olson

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Dementia MASTER Series | E = Energy Conservation

Dementia MASTER Series | E = Energy Conservation Ann Olson

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Dementia MASTER Series | T = Time Away

Dementia MASTER Series | T = Time Away Ann Olson

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Dementia MASTER Series | S = Support

Dementia MASTER Series | S = Support Ann Olson

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Dementia MASTER Series | A=Approach

Dementia MASTER Series | A=Approach Ann Olson

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Dementia MASTER Series | M = Meditation

Dementia MASTER Series | M = Meditation Ann Olson

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Dementia Tip: Why can't they see that? | Meditation: Slowing down

Dementia Tip: Why can't they see that? | Meditation: Slowing down Ann Olson

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Dementia Tip: What is happening in their brain? | Meditation: Breathe in energy

Dementia Tip: What is happening in their brain? | Meditation: Breathe in energy Ann Olson

40 views - 5 months ago

Dementia Tip: How can I explain dementia to family members? | Meditation: Replenish your energy

Dementia Tip: How can I explain dementia to family members? | Meditation: Replenish your energy Ann Olson

15 views - 6 months ago

Dementia Tip: How do I handle embarrassing situations? | Meditation: Accepting what we can't change

Dementia Tip: How do I handle embarrassing situations? | Meditation: Accepting what we can't change Ann Olson

17 views - 6 months ago

Dementia Tip: Does prayer help? | Meditation: The presence of love

Dementia Tip: Does prayer help? | Meditation: The presence of love Ann Olson

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Dementia Tip: How do I keep my cool? | Meditation: Your peaceful space

Dementia Tip: How do I keep my cool? | Meditation: Your peaceful space Ann Olson

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Tip: What are the different stages of dementia? (part 2) | Meditation: The silent spot

Tip: What are the different stages of dementia? (part 2) | Meditation: The silent spot Ann Olson

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Dementia Tip: What is the best strategy to use? | Meditation: Return to peace

Dementia Tip: What is the best strategy to use? | Meditation: Return to peace Ann Olson

13 views - 6 months ago

Tip: What are the different stages of dementia? (part 1) | Meditation: Things beyond our control

Tip: What are the different stages of dementia? (part 1) | Meditation: Things beyond our control Ann Olson

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Dementia Tip: How do I show them how to do something? | Meditation: Detach for a moment

Dementia Tip: How do I show them how to do something? | Meditation: Detach for a moment Ann Olson

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Dementia Tip: Can PT, OT, and SLP help? | Meditation: Gentle stretching

Dementia Tip: Can PT, OT, and SLP help? | Meditation: Gentle stretching Ann Olson

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Dementia Tip: What can I do with them? | Meditation: Guided relaxation one step at a time

Dementia Tip: What can I do with them? | Meditation: Guided relaxation one step at a time Ann Olson

27 views - 6 months ago

Dementia Tip: What is a gait/transfer belt? | Meditation: Thich Nhat Hanh repeat

Dementia Tip: What is a gait/transfer belt? | Meditation: Thich Nhat Hanh repeat Ann Olson

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Dementia Tip: How do I stop repeat questions? | Meditation: Take a vacation from thinking

Dementia Tip: How do I stop repeat questions? | Meditation: Take a vacation from thinking Ann Olson

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Dementia Tip: How to I deal with dressing misatkes? | Meditation: Guided relaxation on the floor

Dementia Tip: How to I deal with dressing misatkes? | Meditation: Guided relaxation on the floor Ann Olson

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Dementia Tip: How do I stop myself before I overreact? | Meditation: Favorite breathing techniques

Dementia Tip: How do I stop myself before I overreact? | Meditation: Favorite breathing techniques Ann Olson

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Dementia Tip: What is a breathing tip I can use to keep my patience? | Meditation: 3-point breathing

Dementia Tip: What is a breathing tip I can use to keep my patience? | Meditation: 3-point breathing Ann Olson

25 views - 6 months ago

Dementia Tip: How do I manage my mood and energy level? | Meditation: Peace of mind

Dementia Tip: How do I manage my mood and energy level? | Meditation: Peace of mind Ann Olson

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Dementia Tip: How do I keep them entertained? | Meditation: Relax in present moment

Dementia Tip: How do I keep them entertained? | Meditation: Relax in present moment Ann Olson

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Dementia Tip: How do I go with the flow & avoid an argument? | Meditation: Surrender = strength

Dementia Tip: How do I go with the flow & avoid an argument? | Meditation: Surrender = strength Ann Olson

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Dementia Tip: How do I avoid conflict? | Meditation: life unfolds naturally

Dementia Tip: How do I avoid conflict? | Meditation: life unfolds naturally Ann Olson

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Dementia Tip: What do I say when they are wrong? | Meditation: Grounding activity

Dementia Tip: What do I say when they are wrong? | Meditation: Grounding activity Ann Olson

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Dementia Tip: How to give yourself a break | Meditation: Releasing expectations

Dementia Tip: How to give yourself a break | Meditation: Releasing expectations Ann Olson

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Dementia Tip: How do I get them to do something? | Meditation: Releasing the "shoulds"

Dementia Tip: How do I get them to do something? | Meditation: Releasing the "shoulds" Ann Olson

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Dementia Tip: What kind of help can I find in my community? | Meditation: Sounds of the ocean

Dementia Tip: What kind of help can I find in my community? | Meditation: Sounds of the ocean Ann Olson

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Dementia Tip: Regaining a Peaceful Presence | Meditation: "I Am Here"

Dementia Tip: Regaining a Peaceful Presence | Meditation: "I Am Here" Ann Olson

7 views - 6 months ago

Dementia Tip: Practice the Pause | Meditation: Finding a Solution

Dementia Tip: Practice the Pause | Meditation: Finding a Solution Ann Olson

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Dementia Tip: The Power of Observation | Meditation: Guided Relaxation

Dementia Tip: The Power of Observation | Meditation: Guided Relaxation Ann Olson

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Tip: Pause For Peace And Patience | Meditation: Story Time

Tip: Pause For Peace And Patience | Meditation: Story Time Ann Olson

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Tip: Stability and Dementia Care | Meditation: Sacred Space Exercise

Tip: Stability and Dementia Care | Meditation: Sacred Space Exercise Ann Olson

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Tip: Joining Them in Their Moment | Meditation: Thich Nhat Hanh

Tip: Joining Them in Their Moment | Meditation: Thich Nhat Hanh Ann Olson

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Tip: Engagement Ideas | Meditation: Connecting to Your Heart and Breath

Tip: Engagement Ideas | Meditation: Connecting to Your Heart and Breath Ann Olson

7 views - 6 months ago