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How We Feel Dictates How We Behave
It sounds obvious, but it’s easy to forget when providing dementia care: Behaviors come from … [Read more...] about How We Feel Dictates How We Behave
Mindlessness—the Benefits of Automatic Thinking for Dementia
At DAWN, we believe in allowing people to age in place for as long as possible. However, it’s not … [Read more...] about Mindlessness—the Benefits of Automatic Thinking for Dementia
Give the Gift of Dignity in Dementia
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Don’t Move Them—Let Them Use Mindlessness
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Let’s Treasure Childhood, Adulthood and Elderhood
As I began to write about these concepts, I was surprised to discover that Microsoft Word doesn’t … [Read more...] about Let’s Treasure Childhood, Adulthood and Elderhood
Shaping the Mood in Dementia
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