According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey, 70 percent of Americans over the age of 65 will … [Read more...] about The Cost of Dementia Care is Bankrupting Us
Mindlessness—the Benefits of Automatic Thinking for Dementia
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 for Dementia
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
Maximizing the “Assisted” in Assisted Living
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
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