Strength-Based Dementia Care
The DAWN Method teaches families and caregivers how to provide kind, person-centered care.
Strength-Based Dementia Care
The DAWN Method teaches families and caregivers how to provide kind, person-centered care.
Strength-Based Dementia Care
The DAWN Method teaches families and caregivers how to provide kind, person-centered care.
There is hope for those with dementia.
It lies in the way we provide care.
Dementia does not take away all our skills. When families understand what their loved one can still do, they can create a more comfortable home caregiving environment.
The DAWN Method® is the kind, strength-based, person-centered approach to dementia care that trains families and caregivers to recognize the skills dementia does not take away.
There is hope for those with dementia.
It lies in the way we provide care.
Dementia does not take away all our skills. When families understand what their loved one can still do, they can create a more comfortable home caregiving environment.
The DAWN Method® is the kind, strength-based, person-centered approach to dementia care that trains families and caregivers to recognize the skills dementia does not take away.
Resources for Families
Realizing that your loved one has dementia can be overwhelming. Let us help you prepare for dementia with books, classes and many free resources. Explore our dementia resources for families...
Agencies & Facilities
Train your employees to use the tools of the DAWN Method of dementia care. Learn more about the DAWN Partner dementia certification program for care agencies and facilities...
Free Dementia Training Materials
Confused on where to begin? See what free dementia training materials are available to get you started...
Dementia Care Books by Judy Cornish
The Dementia Handbook: How to Provide Dementia Care at Home
This little book (108 pages) explains the “why” behind the DAWN Method and its non-medical approach to providing dementia care. It explains why strength-based, person-centered care works.
Dementia With Dignity: Living Well with Alzheimer's or Dementia Using the DAWN Method
Dementia With Dignity is longer (271 pages) and contains all the tools and techniques of the DAWN Method of dementia care (the “how”) with many real life examples. (Both books are available at Amazon.com—Dementia With Dignity paperback is 20% off in November for National Family Caregivers Month—Sale price: $19.00, regularly $24.00)
Dementia Care Classes and Certifications
Online Video Course for Families
DAWN Dementia Care Specialist (DDCS) Certification for Individual Caregivers
DAWN Partners: Employee Certification for Agencies and Facilities
Testimonials / Reviews
I am a caregiver for my husband of 50 years. He was diagnosed 3 years ago. Since then I have been reading book after book on Dementia and Alzheimer's. I have attended conferences, workshops and joined support groups. I found this this book (Dementia With Dignity) on Amazon and downloaded a sample. I immediately purchased the book and highlighted important segments for me. It is giving me valuable information in order to keep my husband home. I have already started to use some simple techniques in our day to day living. If you are a person just beginning this journey I suggest to begin with this book and then build your library around it, not the other way around (like I did). Thank you Judy Cornish for giving me new energy and the confidence to keep hubby at home. I just wish you lived closer and I could consult with you when situations arise!”
~ Verified Review on Amazon
(About DAWN Dementia Training for Families course) The DAWN Method training and tools are a valuable lifeline for those involved in caring for someone with dementia. The information provided in the coursework is excellent. And the ability to share the training with family members is a great idea. I am encouraged and empowered. Thank you, Judy and the DAWN team!”
~ Betsy G., Family Caregiver
To us, as DAWN dementia care professionals, it seems so normal that our clients can rely on their intuitive thought processes and lead happy lives. Yet most caregivers think people with dementia or Alzheimer’s are angry and difficult. Not our clients! The DAWN Method brings happiness. The classes we offer will change your life and the life of your loved one.”
~ H. S., Moscow, ID, Professional Caregiver
(About the DAWN Partner Dementia Certification for Agencies) Extremely helpful; easy to use... the tests were very helpful in remembering my initial training, it helped to solidify my training. The DAWN Method is a very loving and caring way to take care of our clients with dementia.”
~ T. H., DAWN Certified Dementia Care Specialist
I just completed the DAWN Method of caregiving course. I found the program has helped reduce stress levels substantially for both the client and myself. My client tends to get upset when he can't find things. I found the method of chattering while looking really calms him down. I highly recommend this program to families dealing with dementia. Thank you Judy, I really enjoyed working with you.”
~ Lisa H., Spokane, WA, Professional Caregiver
The best approach I have found for Alzheimer's concerns. After reading three or four books on the care of people with dementia, this (Dementia With Dignity) is by far the best of the bunch and the one that works. Enter the world of what the author calls ‘the intuitive’ and quit trying to use the rational approach. The intuitive approach works both for me and my wife. We have even cut back on medications...”
~ Verified Review on Amazon
Testimonials / Reviews
I am a caregiver for my husband of 50 years. He was diagnosed 3 years ago. Since then I have been reading book after book on Dementia and Alzheimer's. I have attended conferences, workshops and joined support groups. I found this this book (Dementia With Dignity) on Amazon and downloaded a sample. I immediately purchased the book and highlighted important segments for me. It is giving me valuable information in order to keep my husband home. I have already started to use some simple techniques in our day to day living. If you are a person just beginning this journey I suggest to begin with this book and then build your library around it, not the other way around (like I did). Thank you Judy Cornish for giving me new energy and the confidence to keep hubby at home. I just wish you lived closer and I could consult with you when situations arise!”
~ Verified Review on Amazon
(About DAWN Dementia Training for Families course) The DAWN Method training and tools are a valuable lifeline for those involved in caring for someone with dementia. The information provided in the coursework is excellent. And the ability to share the training with family members is a great idea. I am encouraged and empowered. Thank you, Judy and the DAWN team!”
~ Betsy G., Family Caregiver
To us, as DAWN dementia care professionals, it seems so normal that our clients can rely on their intuitive thought processes and lead happy lives. Yet most caregivers think people with dementia or Alzheimer’s are angry and difficult. Not our clients! The DAWN Method brings happiness. The classes we offer will change your life and the life of your loved one.”
~ H. S., Moscow, ID, Professional Caregiver
(About the DAWN Partner Dementia Certification for Agencies) Extremely helpful; easy to use... the tests were very helpful in remembering my initial training, it helped to solidify my training. The DAWN Method is a very loving and caring way to take care of our clients with dementia.”
~ T. H., DAWN Certified Dementia Care Specialist
I just completed the DAWN Method of caregiving course. I found the program has helped reduce stress levels substantially for both the client and myself. My client tends to get upset when he can't find things. I found the method of chattering while looking really calms him down. I highly recommend this program to families dealing with dementia. Thank you Judy, I really enjoyed working with you.”
~ Lisa H., Spokane, WA, Professional Caregiver
The best approach I have found for Alzheimer's concerns. After reading three or four books on the care of people with dementia, this (Dementia With Dignity) is by far the best of the bunch and the one that works. Enter the world of what the author calls ‘the intuitive’ and quit trying to use the rational approach. The intuitive approach works both for me and my wife. We have even cut back on medications...”
~ Verified Review on Amazon