Families often move their loved ones into assisted living so they will be safer and can enjoy more … [Read more...] about Maximizing the “Assisted” in Assisted Living
Moving People with Dementia
Keeping a Sense of Home Alive
At DAWN, we believe in preserving dignity and autonomy and allowing people to age in place for as … [Read more...] about Keeping a Sense of Home Alive
How to Choose a Care Facility
At DAWN, we believe in preserving dignity and autonomy, and allowing people to age in place for as … [Read more...] about How to Choose a Care Facility
Mindlessness – the Benefits of Using Muscle Memory
In a previous blog I stated that mindlessness is just as valuable to people experiencing dementia as … [Read more...] about Mindlessness – the Benefits of Using Muscle Memory
Mindlessness — the Benefits of Automatic Thinking
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
Don’t Move Them—Let Them Use Mindlessness
Ellen Langer has been writing about the value of mindfulness for over 35 years. I read her book … [Read more...] about Don’t Move Them—Let Them Use Mindlessness