“When I have the privilege of giving even glimpses of the DAWN method to a family, it’s as if they get to take a deep breath for the first time in a really long time.”

Jill Couch

OT, DDCS, DAWN Trainer, caregiver & owner of Better People Care

Dementia Courses

Learn the DAWN Method^® of dementia & Alzheimer’s care

Create a less stressful environment
Provide support that increases emotional comfort
Decrease combative behaviors through understanding the skills lost
Enhance functioning through recognizing the skills kept

Sample lesson from the online course

Topics covered in DAWN dementia care courses and certifications:

The skills kept and the skills lost to dementia and Alzheimer’s
Managing moods and supporting them emotionally
Dealing with alternative realities
Helping them to feel secure in your care
Supporting them in conversation
Maintaining their sense of control and sense of value
Techniques and examples of things you can do that will help someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s stay in their own home longer