holidays

bracken meadow on mountain looking down at trees and lake | the DAWN Method

How to Give the Gift of Giving

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Tips for helping our loved ones with dementia participate in giving gifts The DAWN method is an approach that teaches caregivers to look for the emotional needs that lead to behaviors for people who have dementia. We teach caregivers to first recognize and meet their loved ones’ security needs, so they can feel safe even … Read more

snowy barn in winter at dawn | the DAWN Method

Traveling with Someone with Dementia

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On the road with dementia—getting there in one piece. The holiday season is stressful at the best of times, but traveling with someone with dementia to visit family or friends over the holidays can quickly become an ordeal. Whether you plan to drive to the next town or fly across the nation, take some time … Read more