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Interview Archives

June 14, 2021 by Judy Cornish

Listen to past audio and video interviews with Judy Cornish about dementia and Alzheimer's care as … [Read more...] about Interview Archives

Filed Under: Interviews & Presentations Tagged With: caregiver support, tools for caregivers Copyright © 2022 Judy Cornish

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There is a Cure for the Stigma Surrounding Dementia

April 20, 2021 by Judy Cornish

We have created the dehumanizing stigma that accompanies dementia by choosing to persist in using a … [Read more...] about There is a Cure for the Stigma Surrounding Dementia

Filed Under: Dementia With Dignity, Skills Not Lost to Dementia Tagged With: stigma Copyright © 2022 Judy Cornish

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Keep Me Safe, But Let Me be Me

April 19, 2021 by Judy Cornish

Transitions from one life stage to another are always complicated. As teenagers become adults, their … [Read more...] about Keep Me Safe, But Let Me be Me

Filed Under: Dementia With Dignity, Moving People with Dementia Tagged With: autonomy, dignity Copyright © 2022 Judy Cornish

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What is the DAWN Method of dementia care?

March 29, 2021 by Judy Cornish

(This article was first posted in the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners' … [Read more...] about What is the DAWN Method of dementia care?

Filed Under: Recognizing the Emotions Dementia Causes, Skills Not Lost to Dementia Copyright © 2022 Judy Cornish

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Why DAWN Focuses on the Loss of Rational Thought

March 29, 2021 by Judy Cornish

Dementia came into my life as it does for many of us—when someone we love gets it. For me, it was a … [Read more...] about Why DAWN Focuses on the Loss of Rational Thought

Filed Under: Skills Not Lost to Dementia Tagged With: habilitative approach, intuition, intuitive thinking, rational thought Copyright © 2022 Judy Cornish

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Let’s Talk About ABILITIES and Dementia

March 1, 2021 by Judy Cornish

As dementia caregivers, we do both ourselves and our loved ones great harm when we focus on what is … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk About ABILITIES and Dementia

Filed Under: Skills Not Lost to Dementia Tagged With: abilities, disability, intuitive thought, mental health Copyright © 2022 Judy Cornish

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