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Anosognosia—When People Don’t Realize They’re Impaired

June 14, 2018 by Judy Cornish

What to do when a parent with dementia refuses help People who have dementia often refuse care. … [Read more...] about Anosognosia—When People Don’t Realize They’re Impaired

Filed Under: Basic Facts About Dementia/Alzheimer's Tagged With: alzheimer's, anosognosia, caregiving, dementia, dementia care, habilitative approach, senior care Copyright © 2020 Judy Cornish

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How to Avoid Being Manipulative in Dementia Care

July 25, 2017 by Judy Cornish

Nobody likes to be manipulated. But the family and caregivers of people who have dementia spend a … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Being Manipulative in Dementia Care

Filed Under: Dementia With Dignity Tagged With: alzheimer's, caregiving, communication, DAWN Method, dementia care Copyright © 2020 Judy Cornish

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Is Diagnosing the Specific Type of Dementia Important?

March 27, 2017 by Judy Cornish

When I first start talking with families about a loved one who’s showing signs of dementia, they … [Read more...] about Is Diagnosing the Specific Type of Dementia Important?

Filed Under: Basic Facts About Dementia/Alzheimer's Tagged With: alzheimer's, dementia, diagnosis, Health, healthcare, parkinsons Copyright © 2020 Judy Cornish

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Help! Dad thinks I’m Mom! Dementia and Mistaken Identities

October 31, 2016 by Judy Cornish

When a loved one with dementia stops recognizing us, or responds to us as if we are someone else, it … [Read more...] about Help! Dad thinks I’m Mom! Dementia and Mistaken Identities

Filed Under: Using DAWN Care at Home Tagged With: alzheimer's, caregiving, dementia, dementia care, forgetting, identity, memory Copyright © 2020 Judy Cornish

DAWN Featured on NWPTV’s xConnectNW

October 25, 2016 by Judy Cornish

The DAWN Method was recently featured on NWPTV's xConnectNW show. Judy Cornish, creator of the DAWN … [Read more...] about DAWN Featured on NWPTV’s xConnectNW

Filed Under: News Tagged With: alzheimer's, dementia, NWPTV, xConnectNW Copyright © 2020 Judy Cornish

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The Experiential Self and the Remembering Self

October 24, 2016 by Judy Cornish

In his book Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman explains the existence of our experiential and … [Read more...] about The Experiential Self and the Remembering Self

Filed Under: Skills Not Lost to Dementia Tagged With: alzheimer's, caregivers, caregiving, Daniel Kahneman, DAWN Method, dementia, dementia care, habilitative approach, intuitive thinking Copyright © 2020 Judy Cornish

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