The Botes Memory Method

05/08/2025

Have you wondered about the application of the Memory Bouquet levels and how it can enhance the journey of the person living with dementia?

Here is a short video explaining the different Bouquet levels and how it can assist in increasing quality of life.
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28/07/2025

So excited about this opportunity to serve our patients together!

Only One GUIDE Program in FL Uses the Botes Method!

What makes Mobile Medical unique? The Botes Memory Method—an evidence-based approach to dementia care that:
· Reduces agitation with sensory engagement.
· Stages cognitive decline for tailored care.
· Keeps dignity & joy at the forefront.

Mobile Medical’s GUIDE program has exclusive rights to offer this revolutionary method in Florida. The Botes Memory Method

23/07/2025

How do we meet our person loving woth dementka where they are at?
How do we validate their feelings and respond to their needs without lying?

In this video I attempt to bridge the gap in the understanding of therapeutic lying vs. meeting them where they are at.

Drop me your comments and what works for you!

14/07/2025

“How do we access Botes Memory Method services?” is a question I get all the time.

In summary:

1) We have options for private pay
2) 💯 coverage under Medicare with Concierge Home Health Care ( through Occupational Therapy)
3) Sign up for GUIDE with Mobile Medical and we are part of the service delivery
4) We partner with Senior Living Communities such as The Village of Gainesville
5) Sign up for our monthly newsletter from our website
6) Join our free monthly support group!
7) Watch our free YouTube educational videos.

For more questions watch the video 👇🏻

07/07/2025

Please help me:
If you were to join a free virtual dementia caregiver support group what would be the best time:
1) Mid morning
2) Lunchtime
3) Mid afternoon
4) After dinner

Please respond with your preference in comments.

30/06/2025

So proud of all these leaders and their accomplishments!

30/06/2025

Sign up for our July Newsletter, and receive some great tips and tricks on avoiding dehydration this summer and how to achieve euhydration!

27/06/2025

Hospice is such a sensitive topic for many!

It is vital to understand the difference between all the healthcare offerings available on your dementia journey:
Home Health Skilled services vs. Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care.

In this video I am honored to be joined by a compassionate hospice nurse and community educator, Cindy Capen.

Join us as we unpack the ins and outs of Hospice Care!

24/06/2025

Explaining BDNF: Brain derived neuro-trophic, an important protein in maintenance of neuron health and prevention of decline.

16/06/2025

Another visual-perceptual challenge I ran into recently, highlighting the challenges our person living with dementia may face.

Foreground/ background discrimination can be largely impacted by the loss of depth perception in the dementia journey.

Here is a perfect example of how this impact function:
Situation:
I had 36 eggs that I had to sort into older and fresh eggs in order to boil the older ones.
I “finished” sorting the eggs, I was extremely perplexed for about 5 seconds when I was “short” one egg!
Picture 1:
Left top corner missing 1 egg.
Picture 2:
Bottom right corner : the handle of the cast iron pan on the stove hid the last egg from me!

Because I have good memory ( I knew I had 3 dozen eggs to start with) and due to my problem sovling skills and attention to task I could uncover my “mistake”.

In truth I see a flat surface (my one working eye) instead of depth. The cast iron handle became an extension of the black stove top.

Take aways for real life :

1) Declutter surfaces
2) Work in good light
3) Use contrast to help highlight items you are working with such as placing everything on a red cloth.