What is the DAWN Method of dementia care?
(This article was first posted in the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners’ newsletter, November 2020 edition.) My background and how the DAWN Method of dementia … Read more
Animated Movie: Good News About Alzheimer’s & Dementia
There are ways to live with dementia happily. The love of music, the appreciation of beauty, the warmth and love of others. Take a minute … Read more
How to Give the Gift of Giving
The DAWN Method is an approach that teaches care partners to look for the emotional needs that lead to behaviors for people who have dementia. … Read more
Three Caregiver Tips for Dementia That Prevent Hurt Feelings
Being a Dementia Partner It’s very important to remember that the person who is experiencing dementia may or may not be able to understand that … Read more
Sundowners Syndrome and Dementia
One of the most commonly asked questions by families and the caregivers of people who are experiencing dementia is how to deal with sundowners syndrome. … Read more
Essential Kitchen Safety Tips for Care Partners of People Living with Dementia
The kitchen is arguably the most dangerous room in the home for anyone. Bathrooms can have slippery floors that cause falls, but kitchens include sharp … Read more
Become Their Memory – Tell Them Their Stories
Be the memory keeper and you won’t lose your loved one twice Two of the most common questions I hear from families and people who … Read more
Dementia and Mood Swings
We are affecting the moods of those experiencing dementia When we are with people who are experiencing dementia (or Alzheimer’s), we may not realize it, … Read more
