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post titled: COVID Can’t Stop Dementia Education
Posted by Online Dementia JournalOctober 15th, 2020
post titled: COVID Can’t Stop Dementia Education
COVID Can’t Stop Dementia Education
by Debbie Selsavage, PAC Certified Independent Trainer and Consultant My company, Coping with Dementia LLC, was formed...
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
Posted by Carolyn LukertOctober 15th, 2020
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
Consultant’s Corner
by Carolyn Lukert, MBA, CGCM, PAC Consultant and Mentor Dear PAC Consultant, I am a family care partner and am just getting...
post titled: Become a PAC Designated Organization
Posted by Debi Tyler NewsomOctober 15th, 2020
post titled: Become a PAC Designated Organization
Become a PAC Designated Organization
by Debi Tyler-Newsom, OTR/L, PAC Client Relations Director If you are unfamiliar with this term, PAC Designated Organization,...
post titled: Focus on the Possibilities – Inspirational Stores of People Affected by Dementia
Posted by Online Dementia JournalOctober 15th, 2020
post titled: Focus on the Possibilities – Inspirational Stores of People Affected by Dementia
Focus on the Possibilities – Inspirational Stores of People Affected by Dementia
by Dawn Wiggins, RPN, President and Director of Operations of New Dementians Professional Healthcare and PAC Certified...
post titled: The Soul and Self
Posted by Linn PossellOctober 15th, 2020
post titled: The Soul and Self
The Soul and Self
by Reverend Linn Possell, PAC Speaker and Mentor When thinking about what makes a person who they are, it is important...
post titled: COVID and Me
Posted by Paula JarosOctober 15th, 2020
post titled: COVID and Me
COVID and Me
by Paula Jaros, PAC Scheduling Coordinator At the beginning of this whole adventure, as I like to call it, all was surprisingly...
post titled: Survey Says! – Results from 2021 Certifications, Travel or No Travel Survey
Posted by Stephanie LandmannOctober 15th, 2020
post titled: Survey Says! – Results from 2021 Certifications, Travel or No Travel Survey
Survey Says! – Results from 2021 Certifications, Travel or No Travel Survey
by Stephanie “Teffie” Landmann, COTA/L, PAC Support Mentor, Coach, and Trainer Thank you to everyone that took my...
post titled: You Can Only Use It If You Have It and Have Access to It
Posted by Teepa SnowOctober 15th, 2020
post titled: You Can Only Use It If You Have It and Have Access to It
You Can Only Use It If You Have It and Have Access to It
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA Read the statements below and consider whether they are accurate about you, or if they...
post titled: What Am I Missing?
Posted by Online Dementia JournalOctober 15th, 2020
post titled: What Am I Missing?
What Am I Missing?
by Emily Egerton, PAC Education Design Consultant Whether you have been a care partner for days or for years, there are...
post titled: Don’t Miss Out On the Power of Folk Songs
Posted by Online Dementia JournalOctober 15th, 2020
post titled: Don’t Miss Out On the Power of Folk Songs
Don’t Miss Out On the Power of Folk Songs
by Mary Sue Wilkinson, Founder of Singing Heart to Heart and Author of “Songs You Know by Heart: A Simple Guide for...
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Posted by Online Dementia JournalOctober 15th, 2020
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Lauren With a Side of Lewy
by Lauren U, PAC Core Team Member I’m looking for the good stuff. Something exciting or inspiring to write about....
post titled: Sharing the Shine
Posted by Rebekah WilsonOctober 15th, 2020
post titled: Sharing the Shine
Sharing the Shine
by Rebekah Wilson, MSW, PAC Certified Mentor and Consultant This month, we are focused on the pre-frontal cortex. One...
post titled: To Pumpkin Spice or Not to Pumpkin Spice
Posted by Stephanie LandmannOctober 15th, 2020
post titled: To Pumpkin Spice or Not to Pumpkin Spice
To Pumpkin Spice or Not to Pumpkin Spice
by Stephanie “Teffie” Landmann, COTA/L, PAC Support Mentor, Coach, and Trainer Close your eyes and imagine cooler...
post titled: PAC Virtual Conference
Posted by Shelly EdwardsOctober 15th, 2020
post titled: PAC Virtual Conference
PAC Virtual Conference
by Shelly Edwards, MLS, PAC Business Development Coordinator Since we can’t be together in person, we are inviting everyone...
post titled: Time for a Dementia Clock?
Posted by Keith IcoveOctober 15th, 2020
post titled: Time for a Dementia Clock?
Time for a Dementia Clock?
by Keith Icove, PAC Lead Product Coordinator For people living with early state dementia or memory loss who may start...
post titled: Do You Hear What I Hear?
Posted by Teepa SnowSeptember 15th, 2020
post titled: Do You Hear What I Hear?
Do You Hear What I Hear?
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA It’s so much more than a line from the Little Drummer Boy, a Christmas song. Recognizing...
post titled: Activating Temporal Lobes Activates Learning
Posted by Online Dementia JournalSeptember 15th, 2020
post titled: Activating Temporal Lobes Activates Learning
Activating Temporal Lobes Activates Learning
by Julie Gala, MA CCC-SLP, Senior SLP Clinical Specialist, and Jami Myers, MOT/L, OT Clinical Specialist In a world of...
post titled: PAC Virtual Conference – Are You Curious Yet?
Posted by Ansley WardSeptember 15th, 2020
post titled: PAC Virtual Conference – Are You Curious Yet?
PAC Virtual Conference – Are You Curious Yet?
by Shelly Edwards, MLS, PAC Business Development Coordinator and Ansley Ward, Digital/Social Media Specialist So, since...
post titled: 2021 Certifications – Travel or No Travel
Posted by Stephanie LandmannSeptember 15th, 2020
post titled: 2021 Certifications – Travel or No Travel
2021 Certifications – Travel or No Travel
by Stephanie “Teffie” Landmann, COTA/L, PAC Support Mentor, Coach, and Trainer We just finished putting the 2020 calendar...
post titled: I Love Dementia! Inspirational Stores of People Affected by Dementia
Posted by Online Dementia JournalSeptember 15th, 2020
post titled: I Love Dementia! Inspirational Stores of People Affected by Dementia
I Love Dementia! Inspirational Stores of People Affected by Dementia
by Dawn Wiggins, RPN, President and Director of Operations of New Dementians Professional Healthcare and PAC Certified...
post titled: Words to Spur Action
Posted by Debi Tyler NewsomSeptember 15th, 2020
post titled: Words to Spur Action
Words to Spur Action
by Debi Tyler-Newsom, OTR/L, PAC Client Relations Director In the past few months, I have had multiple conversations with...
post titled: How Language Changes Can Impact Relationships Between PLwD and Their Care Partners
Posted by Online Dementia JournalSeptember 15th, 2020
post titled: How Language Changes Can Impact Relationships Between PLwD and Their Care Partners
How Language Changes Can Impact Relationships Between PLwD and Their Care Partners
by Kay Adams, LCSW, PAC Certified Consultant, Trainer, and Mentor The complexity of the human brain is nothing short of...
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Posted by Online Dementia JournalSeptember 15th, 2020
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Lauren With a Side of Lewy
by Lauren U, PAC Core Team Member Everyone in the house is asleep except me. Eddy dreams and the dogs rest in peaceful...
post titled: Struggling to Connect During the Pandemic? Try this Simple Solution
Posted by Online Dementia JournalSeptember 15th, 2020
post titled: Struggling to Connect During the Pandemic? Try this Simple Solution
Struggling to Connect During the Pandemic? Try this Simple Solution
by Mary Sue Wilkinson, Founder of Singing Heart to Heart and Author of “Songs You Know by Heart: A Simple Guide for...
post titled: Isolation is Hard for Everyone
Posted by Laura CaseSeptember 15th, 2020
post titled: Isolation is Hard for Everyone
Isolation is Hard for Everyone
by Laura Case, PAC Customer Service Support Definition of Isolation: the condition of being alone, especially when this...
post titled: How It All Began – Our Journey
Posted by Online Dementia JournalSeptember 15th, 2020
post titled: How It All Began – Our Journey
How It All Began – Our Journey
by Laurel Hed, Geriatric Care Manager Although we know that everyone’s journey is different, there are also many similarities....
post titled: Companion Cats
Posted by Keith IcoveSeptember 15th, 2020
post titled: Companion Cats
Companion Cats
by Keith Icove, PAC Lead Product Coordinator We all need and crave companionship and affection. Sometimes, even when we...
post titled: This is Your Brain on Ice Cream – Part 3
Posted by Stephanie LandmannSeptember 15th, 2020
post titled: This is Your Brain on Ice Cream – Part 3
This is Your Brain on Ice Cream – Part 3
by Stephanie “Teffie” Landmann, COTA/L, PAC Support Mentor, Coach, and Trainer Try this with me: Put your tongue to...
post titled: Fun with Frequencies and Phonetics
Posted by Jessica PelkeySeptember 15th, 2020
post titled: Fun with Frequencies and Phonetics
Fun with Frequencies and Phonetics
by Jessica Pelkey, PAC Certified Trainer, Coach, and Mentor What was intended to be a serious and neuroscientific article...
post titled: The Artistic Side of Judy
Posted by Kathryn QuinlanSeptember 15th, 2020
post titled: The Artistic Side of Judy
The Artistic Side of Judy
by Kathryn Quinlan, PAC Products and Services Coordinator Poetry and Artwork provided by Judith Stock, PAC Core Team Member...
post titled: Changing Our Visual Awareness – Seeing Things Differently
Posted by Teepa SnowAugust 17th, 2020
post titled: Changing Our Visual Awareness – Seeing Things Differently
Changing Our Visual Awareness – Seeing Things Differently
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA How we see things and how we perceive things are both very important in our daily lives....
post titled: Shikata Ga Nai – To Endure That Which You Cannot Control
Posted by Teepa SnowAugust 17th, 2020
post titled: Shikata Ga Nai – To Endure That Which You Cannot Control
Shikata Ga Nai – To Endure That Which You Cannot Control
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA Spirituality and strength are often intertwined. What each person can endure depends on...
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
Posted by Carolyn LukertAugust 17th, 2020
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
Consultant’s Corner
by Carolyn Lukert, MBA, CGCM, PAC Consultant and Mentor Dear PAC Consultant, I have a question about something that is...
post titled: A Virtual Summer – A Meditative Project Inspired by Brain Connection Café
Posted by KerriHewettAugust 17th, 2020
post titled: A Virtual Summer – A Meditative Project Inspired by Brain Connection Café
A Virtual Summer – A Meditative Project Inspired by Brain Connection Café
by Kerri Hewett, PAC Technical Product Support I noticed when COVID hit that I went stir crazy living alone. In lockdown,...
post titled: At PAC – Black Lives Matter
Posted by Teepa SnowAugust 17th, 2020
post titled: At PAC – Black Lives Matter
At PAC – Black Lives Matter
At Positive Approach to Care® (PAC) we strive to be a company that supports and includes everyone involved in the world...
post titled: Sacred Spaces
Posted by Linn PossellAugust 17th, 2020
post titled: Sacred Spaces
Sacred Spaces
by Reverend Linn Possell, PAC Speaker and Mentor When we are struggling with everyday stress, stress of being apart from...
post titled: My Journey Back to Mom – Recognizing the Team in Family
Posted by Corrie PhillipsAugust 17th, 2020
post titled: My Journey Back to Mom – Recognizing the Team in Family
My Journey Back to Mom – Recognizing the Team in Family
by Corrie Phillips, PAC Team Member, with Larry Griner, Care Partner to his mother, Norma I recently was introduced to...
post titled: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Posted by Mary LeeAugust 17th, 2020
post titled: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
by Mary Lee, PAC Customer Outreach Coordinator I consider myself a true visualist. As long as I can remember I have always...
post titled: Looking for the Visual in Communication
Posted by Beth A. D. NolanAugust 17th, 2020
post titled: Looking for the Visual in Communication
Looking for the Visual in Communication
by Beth A.D. Nolan, Ph.D., PAC Director of Research and Policy, with Tabitha Kay, PAC Community Member So, you’ve added...
post titled: Straight Up Positive
Posted by Alejandro DeJesusAugust 17th, 2020
post titled: Straight Up Positive
Straight Up Positive
by Alejandro DeJesus, PAC Lead Mentor Coordinator During the past few months, stories and ideas that are positive have...
post titled: This is Your Brain on Ice Cream – Part 2 (Occipital Lobe)
Posted by Stephanie LandmannAugust 17th, 2020
post titled: This is Your Brain on Ice Cream – Part 2 (Occipital Lobe)
This is Your Brain on Ice Cream – Part 2 (Occipital Lobe)
by Stephanie “Teffie” Landmann, COTA/L, PAC Support Mentor, Coach, and Trainer Thank you everyone for your comments...
post titled: What You See Isn’t Always What You Get!
Posted by Debi Tyler NewsomAugust 17th, 2020
post titled: What You See Isn’t Always What You Get!
What You See Isn’t Always What You Get!
by Debi Tyler-Newsom, OTR/L, PAC Client Relations Director I was poking around in the garden to see how things were growing...
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Posted by Online Dementia JournalAugust 17th, 2020
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Lauren With a Side of Lewy
by Lauren U, PAC Core Team Member These things make me happy: Dogs (especially Jonnie and Frosty) Chocolate, pizza, kumquats,...
post titled: Do You See What I See? – Small Changes that Make A Big Difference in the Kitchen for Person Living with Dementia
Posted by Deirdre ThorntonAugust 17th, 2020
post titled: Do You See What I See? – Small Changes that Make A Big Difference in the Kitchen for Person Living with Dementia
Do You See What I See? – Small Changes that Make A Big Difference in the Kitchen for Person Living with Dementia
by Deirdre Thornton, PAC Mentor Mmmmm, the kitchen. A hub in most homes to be sure. A room where all our senses can...
post titled: The Story of Margie and Her Favorite Song
Posted by Online Dementia JournalAugust 17th, 2020
post titled: The Story of Margie and Her Favorite Song
The Story of Margie and Her Favorite Song
by Mary Sue Wilkinson, Founder of Singing Heart to Heart and Author of “Songs You Know by Heart: A Simple Guide for...
post titled: Visual Magic Tricks
Posted by Amanda BulgarelliAugust 17th, 2020
post titled: Visual Magic Tricks
Visual Magic Tricks
by Amanda Snow Bulgarelli, PAC Chief Operations Officer Who doesn’t love watching a good magic trick? Sometimes it can...
post titled: PAC is Here for You
Posted by Keith IcoveAugust 17th, 2020
post titled: PAC is Here for You
PAC is Here for You
by Keith Icove, PAC Lead Product Coordinator Since the goal of the Resources Corner of the ODJ is to highlight useful...
post titled: 5 ADDITIONAL Challenging Dementia Behaviors Explained!
Posted by Teepa SnowJuly 23rd, 2020
post titled: 5 ADDITIONAL Challenging Dementia Behaviors Explained!
5 ADDITIONAL Challenging Dementia Behaviors Explained!
Have you ever struggled with these challenging situations, commonly seen in those living with dementia? People living...
post titled: Using Creativity to Find Pleasure and Get Engaged
Posted by Kathryn QuinlanJuly 16th, 2020
post titled: Using Creativity to Find Pleasure and Get Engaged
Using Creativity to Find Pleasure and Get Engaged
by Kathryn Quinlan, PAC Products and Services Coordinator Creativity involves breaking out of established patterns in...
post titled: What’s Cooking?
Posted by Debi Tyler NewsomJuly 16th, 2020
post titled: What’s Cooking?
What’s Cooking?
by Debi Tyler-Newsom, OTR/L, PAC Client Relations Director PAC has an exciting new opportunity for organizations! Which...
post titled: This Is Your Brain On Ice Cream
Posted by Stephanie LandmannJuly 16th, 2020
post titled: This Is Your Brain On Ice Cream
This Is Your Brain On Ice Cream
by Stephanie “Teffie” Landmann, COTA/L, PAC Support Mentor, Coach, and Trainer A while ago, pre-COVID-19 stay at home...
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Posted by Online Dementia JournalJuly 16th, 2020
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Lauren With a Side of Lewy
by Lauren U, PAC Core Team Member These are the five questions I am asked on a very, regular basis, with answers. 1....
post titled: Spanish Sing Along Video
Posted by Online Dementia JournalJuly 16th, 2020
post titled: Spanish Sing Along Video
Spanish Sing Along Video
by Mary Sue Wilkinson, Founder of Singing Heart to Heart and Author of “Songs You Know by Heart: A Simple Guide for...
post titled: In My Own Words
Posted by Online Dementia JournalJuly 16th, 2020
post titled: In My Own Words
In My Own Words
by Anne Fargusson, PAC Core Team Member I was on Facebook the other day looking at a site called, Ask the FTDers. This...
post titled: Understanding the Strengths and Skills of the Limbic System in Daily Life
Posted by Teepa SnowJuly 16th, 2020
post titled: Understanding the Strengths and Skills of the Limbic System in Daily Life
Understanding the Strengths and Skills of the Limbic System in Daily Life
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA Our central nervous system (CNS) is composed of many parts. One basic way to sort it out...
post titled: Too Much PAC?
Posted by Keith IcoveJuly 16th, 2020
post titled: Too Much PAC?
Too Much PAC?
by Keith Icove, PAC Lead Product Coordinator Whether you are a long-time Teepa fan, well versed in Positive Approach®...
post titled: Choosing To See
Posted by Online Dementia JournalJuly 16th, 2020
post titled: Choosing To See
Choosing To See
by Christine Browdy, Director of REACH Community Respite Ministry and PAC Certified Independent Consultant, Coach, and...
post titled: I am a Reluctant, but Proud Care Partner
Posted by Christy HooverJuly 16th, 2020
post titled: I am a Reluctant, but Proud Care Partner
I am a Reluctant, but Proud Care Partner
by Christy Hoover, PAC Internal Projects I almost feel guilty about saying I am a reluctant care partner. I look in on...
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
Posted by Carolyn LukertJuly 16th, 2020
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
Consultant’s Corner
by Carolyn Lukert, MBA, CGCM, PAC Consultant and Mentor Dear PAC Consultant, I am wondering if you could clear something...
post titled: Learn More, Do Better
Posted by Corrie PhillipsJuly 16th, 2020
post titled: Learn More, Do Better
Learn More, Do Better
by Corrie L. Phillips, PAC Team Member With so many people caring for loved ones at home or partnering with staff to meet...
post titled: Managing Amygdalae
Posted by Jessica PelkeyJuly 16th, 2020
post titled: Managing Amygdalae
Managing Amygdalae
by Jessica Pelkey, PAC Certified Trainer, Coach, and Mentor Consider the following experiences and whether they elicit...
post titled: 5 Challenging Dementia Behaviors Explained!
Posted by Teepa SnowJune 25th, 2020
post titled: 5 Challenging Dementia Behaviors Explained!
5 Challenging Dementia Behaviors Explained!
Have you ever struggled with these situations, commonly seen in those living with dementia? Vision changes in dementia...
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
Posted by Carolyn LukertJune 23rd, 2020
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
Consultant’s Corner
by Carolyn Lukert, MBA, CGCM, PAC Consultant and Mentor In lieu of our traditional column, please enjoy this video clip...
post titled: Find Six Differences
Posted by Loy CampbellJune 23rd, 2020
post titled: Find Six Differences
Find Six Differences
by Loy Campbell, MS, OTR/L, PAC Certified Mentor and Trainer You know that game in the newspaper where there are two pictures...
post titled: Moving and Sensing – Using Our Sensory-Motor Cortex
Posted by Teepa SnowJune 23rd, 2020
post titled: Moving and Sensing – Using Our Sensory-Motor Cortex
Moving and Sensing – Using Our Sensory-Motor Cortex
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA This month’s article is focused on how our brain and body parts work together to allow...
post titled: Musical Crossword Puzzle
Posted by Online Dementia JournalJune 23rd, 2020
post titled: Musical Crossword Puzzle
Musical Crossword Puzzle
Executive Director for Dementia Support Northwest and PAC Certified Independent Trainer As a singer, I was intrigued by...
post titled: PAC Certifications and My Grandmother
Posted by Allison GrovesJune 23rd, 2020
post titled: PAC Certifications and My Grandmother
PAC Certifications and My Grandmother
by Allison Groves, Gerontologist and PAC Mentor I stood by the entrance door waiting for the receptionist to push the...
post titled: Virtually Live with Teepa and PAC
Posted by Keith IcoveJune 23rd, 2020
post titled: Virtually Live with Teepa and PAC
Virtually Live with Teepa and PAC
by Keith Icove, PAC Lead Product Coordinator There’s a lot to get adjusted to these days, whether in our work life or...
post titled: I’ll Remember For You
Posted by Ansley WardJune 23rd, 2020
post titled: I’ll Remember For You
I’ll Remember For You
by Ansley Ward, Blogger, Videographer, and Marketing Consultant I’ll Remember For You® – Preserving the memories...
post titled: The Red Suitcase – A Care Partner Responds with Poetry
Posted by Online Dementia JournalJune 23rd, 2020
post titled: The Red Suitcase – A Care Partner Responds with Poetry
The Red Suitcase – A Care Partner Responds with Poetry
by Fiona van Wissen, Family Care Partner It had been about six weeks since I’d last seen my mum when I got a phone...
post titled: Loy’s Mom’s Texas Sheet Cake Recipe
Posted by Loy CampbellJune 23rd, 2020
post titled: Loy’s Mom’s Texas Sheet Cake Recipe
Loy’s Mom’s Texas Sheet Cake Recipe
by Loy Campbell, MS, OTR/L, PAC Certified Mentor and Trainer Loy’s Mom’s Texas Sheet Cake Cake: Preheat oven...
post titled: Sensory Motor Activity
Posted by Stephanie LandmannJune 23rd, 2020
post titled: Sensory Motor Activity
Sensory Motor Activity
by Stephanie “Teffie” Landmann, COTA/L, PAC Support Mentor, Coach, and Trainer Try this activity when thinking about...
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Posted by Online Dementia JournalJune 23rd, 2020
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Lauren With a Side of Lewy
by Lauren U, PAC Core Team Member Our garden continues to grow nicely. We will soon have a lot of tomatoes, squash, and...
post titled: Staying Connected Through Prayer
Posted by Linn PossellJune 23rd, 2020
post titled: Staying Connected Through Prayer
Staying Connected Through Prayer
by Linn Possell, PAC Speaker and Mentor Even though many of us are unable to be physically connected with our loved ones...
post titled: Focusing on What is Retained, Not Lost
Posted by Debi Tyler NewsomJune 23rd, 2020
post titled: Focusing on What is Retained, Not Lost
Focusing on What is Retained, Not Lost
by Debi Tyler-Newsom, OTR/L, PAC Client Relations Director At Positive Approach® to Care (PAC), we often speak about...
post titled: A Wild Ride
Posted by Polly LoganMay 22nd, 2020
post titled: A Wild Ride
A Wild Ride
by Polly Logan, PAC Executive Assistant and Publications Administrative Coordinator While on a family vacation this past...
post titled: Dementia-friendly Dining in Central Florida
Posted by Online Dementia JournalMay 22nd, 2020
post titled: Dementia-friendly Dining in Central Florida
Dementia-friendly Dining in Central Florida
by Dr. Dennis Dulniak, Founder of Central Florida Dementia-friendly Dining Dementia-friendly dining restaurants are food...
post titled: Music Filled with Memories
Posted by Laura CaseMay 22nd, 2020
post titled: Music Filled with Memories
Music Filled with Memories
by Laura Case, PAC Customer Service Support Music is so amazing and so are the memories that come with it. Hearing certain...
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Posted by Online Dementia JournalMay 22nd, 2020
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Lauren With a Side of Lewy
by Lauren U, PAC Core Team Member Covid-19. I’m grateful and quite lucky that it has not affected my daily life...
post titled: Grab-a-Hand and Hang On!
Posted by Corrie PhillipsMay 22nd, 2020
post titled: Grab-a-Hand and Hang On!
Grab-a-Hand and Hang On!
The vision of Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach® to Care (PAC) is to enhance the life and relationships of those...
post titled: A Crack Doesn’t Mean Broken
Posted by Stephanie LandmannMay 22nd, 2020
post titled: A Crack Doesn’t Mean Broken
A Crack Doesn’t Mean Broken
by Stephanie “Teffie” Landmann, COTA/L, PAC Support Mentor, Coach, and Trainer Working as a Certified Occupational...
post titled: If Not Us, Tell Me Who?
Posted by Online Dementia JournalMay 22nd, 2020
post titled: If Not Us, Tell Me Who?
If Not Us, Tell Me Who?
by Sheila Welch, Developer/Coordinator, Loving Through Dementia, PAC Certified Independent Trainer One of the greatest...
post titled: Implementing PAC in a Dementia Specific Area of a Residential Care Facility in Australia
Posted by Online Dementia JournalMay 22nd, 2020
post titled: Implementing PAC in a Dementia Specific Area of a Residential Care Facility in Australia
Implementing PAC in a Dementia Specific Area of a Residential Care Facility in Australia
by Rejane Le Grange, Occupational Therapist, Sandy Crowe, Registered Nurse, Theresa Smith, Registered Nurse, and Emily...
post titled: All Flight Reactions Don’t Look the Same
Posted by Alejandro DeJesusMay 22nd, 2020
post titled: All Flight Reactions Don’t Look the Same
All Flight Reactions Don’t Look the Same
by Alejandro DeJesus, PAC Lead Mentor Coordinator Hey, open your eyes. They came here to see you. C’mon, you opened...
post titled: Teepa’s Clips – Small Bytes, Big Taste
Posted by Keith IcoveMay 22nd, 2020
post titled: Teepa’s Clips – Small Bytes, Big Taste
Teepa’s Clips – Small Bytes, Big Taste
by Keith Icove, PAC Lead Product Coordinator This month I would like to highlight one of PAC’s newest resources, Teepa’s...
post titled: Looking Back at COVID-19
Posted by Debi Tyler NewsomMay 22nd, 2020
post titled: Looking Back at COVID-19
Looking Back at COVID-19
by Debi Tyler-Newsom, OTR/L, PAC Client Relations Director It’s not like the stress of COVID-19 is behind us, but after...
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
Posted by Carolyn LukertMay 22nd, 2020
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
Consultant’s Corner
by Carolyn Lukert, MBA, CGCM, PAC Consultant and Mentor Dear PAC Consultant, My dad has dementia, and lives with me. He...
post titled: The Cerebellum Compared to the Cerebrum – The Big Brain and the Little Brain Relationship
Posted by Teepa SnowMay 22nd, 2020
post titled: The Cerebellum Compared to the Cerebrum – The Big Brain and the Little Brain Relationship
The Cerebellum Compared to the Cerebrum – The Big Brain and the Little Brain Relationship
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA Unless you are involved in helping people who have had neurological problems or changes,...
post titled: Free and Easy to Use Play Lists and Sing Along Videos
Posted by Online Dementia JournalMay 22nd, 2020
post titled: Free and Easy to Use Play Lists and Sing Along Videos
Free and Easy to Use Play Lists and Sing Along Videos
by Mary Sue Wilkinson, Founder of Singing Heart to Heart and Author of “Songs You Know by Heart: A Simple Guide for...
post titled: An Activity that Engages and Exercises Language, Visual, and Other Skills
Posted by Teepa SnowMay 1st, 2020
post titled: An Activity that Engages and Exercises Language, Visual, and Other Skills
An Activity that Engages and Exercises Language, Visual, and Other Skills
During this time of COVID-19, Teepa and the team are working hard to provide resources for care partners that will help...
post titled: Staying Alive
Posted by Teepa SnowApril 21st, 2020
post titled: Staying Alive
Staying Alive
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA How does our central nervous system (CNS) do it? Well, to be honest, this article took...
post titled: Seven Simple Suggestions for Building Your Music Team
Posted by Online Dementia JournalApril 21st, 2020
post titled: Seven Simple Suggestions for Building Your Music Team
Seven Simple Suggestions for Building Your Music Team
by Mary Sue Wilkinson, Founder of Singing Heart to Heart and Author of “Songs You Know by Heart: A Simple Guide for...
post titled: Love Blooms
Posted by Linn PossellApril 21st, 2020
post titled: Love Blooms
Love Blooms
by Linn Possell, PAC Speaker and Mentor Spring is a time of celebration for many of us, whether in our tradition we are...
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Posted by Online Dementia JournalApril 21st, 2020
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Lauren With a Side of Lewy
by Lauren U, PAC Core Team Member I got a library card. No big deal, right? Wrong. I used to love to read. I could spend...
post titled: Create More Than Jewelry
Posted by Online Dementia JournalApril 21st, 2020
post titled: Create More Than Jewelry
Create More Than Jewelry
by Leslie Fuller, MSW, PAC Certified Independent Trainer My first experience in senior living was working for an independent...
post titled: Engagement – Now More Than Ever
Posted by Keith IcoveApril 21st, 2020
post titled: Engagement – Now More Than Ever
Engagement – Now More Than Ever
by Keith Icove, PAC Lead Product Coordinator The need for meaningful engagement activities for people living with dementia...
post titled: Mindfulness – An Inner Resource
Posted by Kathleen LandelApril 21st, 2020
post titled: Mindfulness – An Inner Resource
Mindfulness – An Inner Resource
by Kathleen Landel, MA, PAC Certified Trainer, Consultant, and Mentor We are living in uncertain times. This is a terrain...
post titled: Services and Organizations – Opportunities to Support
Posted by Debi Tyler NewsomApril 21st, 2020
post titled: Services and Organizations – Opportunities to Support
Services and Organizations – Opportunities to Support
by Debi Tyler-Newsom, OTR/L, PAC Client Relations Director At this time, everyone’s focus is on COVID-19. Our passion...
post titled: It’s Not Just Memory Problems A Look Into Sensory Changes with Agnes Houston
Posted by Corrie PhillipsApril 21st, 2020
post titled: It’s Not Just Memory Problems A Look Into Sensory Changes with Agnes Houston
It’s Not Just Memory Problems A Look Into Sensory Changes with Agnes Houston
by Corrie L. Phillips, PAC Team Member Often when people talk about dementia, they assume that all dementias come with...
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
Posted by Carolyn LukertApril 21st, 2020
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
Consultant’s Corner
by Carolyn Lukert, MBA, CGCM, PAC Consultant and Mentor Dear PAC Consultant, My mom has dementia and lives in a locked...
post titled: Dementia, the Immune System, and COVID-19
Posted by Melanie BunnApril 21st, 2020
post titled: Dementia, the Immune System, and COVID-19
Dementia, the Immune System, and COVID-19
by Melanie Bunn, MSN, GNP, PAC Certified Trainer, Coach, and Consultant Amygdala reaction, and not the pleasure seeker...
post titled: The Awakening
Posted by Online Dementia JournalApril 21st, 2020
post titled: The Awakening
The Awakening
by Geri Boyd, RN and Paramedic I sit in awe at the brain and what It can do. It can critically think in a split-second...
post titled: How Learning Management Systems Can Help Provide Better Care
Posted by Online Dementia JournalApril 21st, 2020
post titled: How Learning Management Systems Can Help Provide Better Care
How Learning Management Systems Can Help Provide Better Care
Relias – Learning Management Systems Dementia care is constantly evolving, with new research and best practices developed...
post titled: The Drive to Survive – Putting On Your Own Mask First
Posted by Corrie PhillipsApril 21st, 2020
post titled: The Drive to Survive – Putting On Your Own Mask First
The Drive to Survive – Putting On Your Own Mask First
by Corrie L. Phillips, PAC Team Member With most of the world now under the threat of infection from COVID-19, the role...
post titled: Lunch Date
Posted by Stephanie LandmannApril 21st, 2020
post titled: Lunch Date
Lunch Date
by Stephanie “Teffie” Landmann, COTA/L, PAC Support Mentor, Coach, and Trainer I was working as a Certified Occupational...
post titled: How is this all affecting Long Term Care and those involved?
Posted by Teepa SnowApril 3rd, 2020
post titled: How is this all affecting Long Term Care and those involved?
How is this all affecting Long Term Care and those involved?
Written by: Teepa Snow – from an internal memo to the PAC Team 3/12/2020 I just read a post on line about two emergency...
post titled: Reach Out and… Touch?
Posted by Debi Tyler NewsomMarch 26th, 2020
post titled: Reach Out and… Touch?
Reach Out and… Touch?
By: Debi Tyler Newsom Reach out and… Touch! This might date me, but I was just thinking about the old Bell commercial...
post titled: GEMS in Crisis – Staying Alive – Sapphires
Posted by Teepa SnowMarch 25th, 2020
post titled: GEMS in Crisis – Staying Alive – Sapphires
GEMS in Crisis – Staying Alive – Sapphires
By: Teepa Snow – a preview excerpt from the April Online Dementia Journal in a time of need People choosing to be...
post titled: GEMS in Crisis – Staying Alive – Diamonds
Posted by Teepa SnowMarch 25th, 2020
post titled: GEMS in Crisis – Staying Alive – Diamonds
GEMS in Crisis – Staying Alive – Diamonds
By: Teepa Snow – a preview excerpt from the April Online Dementia Journal in a time of need People living in Diamond...
post titled: GEMS in Crisis – Staying Alive – Ruby and Pearl
Posted by Teepa SnowMarch 25th, 2020
post titled: GEMS in Crisis – Staying Alive – Ruby and Pearl
GEMS in Crisis – Staying Alive – Ruby and Pearl
By: Teepa Snow – an excerpt from the April Online Dementia Journal in a time of need People living with Ruby or...
post titled: GEMS in Crisis – Staying Alive – Amber and Emerald
Posted by Teepa SnowMarch 25th, 2020
post titled: GEMS in Crisis – Staying Alive – Amber and Emerald
GEMS in Crisis – Staying Alive – Amber and Emerald
By: Teepa Snow – a preview excerpt from the April Online Dementia Journal in a time of need People living in the...
post titled: Dementia Cue Card
Posted by Keith IcoveMarch 20th, 2020
post titled: Dementia Cue Card
Dementia Cue Card
by Keith Icove, Lead Product Coordinator If you read the November 2019 edition of this journal or attended our First Annual...
post titled: Private Skills Days – Resources Corner
Posted by Debi Tyler NewsomMarch 19th, 2020
post titled: Private Skills Days – Resources Corner
Private Skills Days – Resources Corner
by Debi Tyler-Newsom, OTR/L, PAC Client Relations Director What do squeals of laughter, getting out of your comfort zone,...
post titled: Creating Cues for Independence – Care Partner Corner
Posted by Corrie PhillipsMarch 19th, 2020
post titled: Creating Cues for Independence – Care Partner Corner
Creating Cues for Independence – Care Partner Corner
by Corrie L. Phillips, PAC Team Member In a recent conversation with a friend, she shared with me some of the different...
post titled: The Apple Tree
Posted by Kathryn QuinlanMarch 19th, 2020
post titled: The Apple Tree
The Apple Tree
by Kathryn Quinlan, PAC Products and Services Coordinator, with Leandra Sims, PAC Certified Independent Coach and Trainer...
post titled: The Buddy System – Certified Community Corner (C3)
Posted by Online Dementia JournalMarch 19th, 2020
post titled: The Buddy System – Certified Community Corner (C3)
The Buddy System – Certified Community Corner (C3)
by Laura Lavoie, PAC Certified Independent Trainer and Engagement Leader The two of them sit shoulder to shoulder on the...
post titled: Traveling with Dementia – Point of View
Posted by Corrie PhillipsMarch 19th, 2020
post titled: Traveling with Dementia – Point of View
Traveling with Dementia – Point of View
by Corrie L. Phillips, PAC Team Member with Diana Blackwelder Earlier this week, I settled in with my coffee and my phone...
post titled: 13 Dementia Care Engagement Ideas While Practicing Social Distancing
Posted by Stephanie LandmannMarch 19th, 2020
post titled: 13 Dementia Care Engagement Ideas While Practicing Social Distancing
13 Dementia Care Engagement Ideas While Practicing Social Distancing
1. Music from a TV channel or radio in the room. 2. Sorting (by color or shapes) using plastic game pieces, or something...
post titled: Hand-under-Hand as a State of Mind
Posted by Beth A. D. NolanMarch 19th, 2020
post titled: Hand-under-Hand as a State of Mind
Hand-under-Hand as a State of Mind
by Beth A.D. Nolan, Ph.D., PAC Director of Research and Policy and שי פלקובסקי (Shai Chayen Palkovski), PAC...
post titled: Let’s Picture It and Then Work Together to Make It Happen
Posted by Diane SlovinMarch 19th, 2020
post titled: Let’s Picture It and Then Work Together to Make It Happen
Let’s Picture It and Then Work Together to Make It Happen
by Diane Slovin, PAC Director of Organizational Outreach Imagine a dementia friendly world. What would that even look...
post titled: How the World Around Us Interacts with Our Memories
Posted by Emilio SolorzanoMarch 19th, 2020
post titled: How the World Around Us Interacts with Our Memories
How the World Around Us Interacts with Our Memories
by Emilio Solorzano, PAC Technical Support When your favorite song comes on the radio, what’s the first thing you typically...
post titled: How My Mom’s Illness Ultimately Brought, and Continues to Bring, Joy to so Many
Posted by Online Dementia JournalMarch 19th, 2020
post titled: How My Mom’s Illness Ultimately Brought, and Continues to Bring, Joy to so Many
How My Mom’s Illness Ultimately Brought, and Continues to Bring, Joy to so Many
by Diane Lewis, Founder and Executive Director of Alice’s Embrace Alice’s Embrace is a labor of love. Little did I...
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
Posted by Carolyn LukertMarch 19th, 2020
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
Consultant’s Corner
by Carolyn Lukert, MBA, CGCM, PAC Consultant and Mentor Dear PAC Consultant, I am a 54 year old physically healthy woman...
post titled: How Do You Measure Time?
Posted by Amanda MullenMarch 19th, 2020
post titled: How Do You Measure Time?
How Do You Measure Time?
by Dr. Amanda Mullen, Clinical Psychologist and PAC Mentor How do you measure, measure a year? In daylights? In sunsets?...
post titled: Finding My Way in a New Place
Posted by Stephanie LandmannMarch 19th, 2020
post titled: Finding My Way in a New Place
Finding My Way in a New Place
by Stephanie “Teffie” Landmann, COTA/L, PAC Support Mentor, Coach, and Trainer I recently experienced a decrease in...
post titled: Music as Medicine. Setting Your Alarm for Happiness.
Posted by Online Dementia JournalMarch 19th, 2020
post titled: Music as Medicine. Setting Your Alarm for Happiness.
Music as Medicine. Setting Your Alarm for Happiness.
by Mary Sue Wilkinson, Founder of Singing Heart to Heart and Author of “Songs You Know by Heart: A Simple Guide for...
post titled: What Are Hippocampi and What Do They Do For Us?
Posted by Teepa SnowMarch 19th, 2020
post titled: What Are Hippocampi and What Do They Do For Us?
What Are Hippocampi and What Do They Do For Us?
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA We know we have two of them. They are linked together across the mid-line of the brain....
post titled: Using Music as a Memory Tool: Mnemonics and Music
Posted by Shelly EdwardsMarch 19th, 2020
post titled: Using Music as a Memory Tool: Mnemonics and Music
Using Music as a Memory Tool: Mnemonics and Music
by Shelly Edwards, MLS, PAC Business Development Coordinator, Trainer, Presenter and Consultant As I was reviewing our...
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Posted by Online Dementia JournalMarch 19th, 2020
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Lauren With a Side of Lewy
by Lauren U, PAC Core Team Member This month I celebrated my anniversary with Eddy. Together 21 years, married for 11....
post titled: Bringing Peace Into Our Life – Spirituality Corner
Posted by Linn PossellMarch 19th, 2020
post titled: Bringing Peace Into Our Life – Spirituality Corner
Bringing Peace Into Our Life – Spirituality Corner
by Linn Possell, PAC Speaker and Mentor What is peace anyway? The dictionary states that the noun peace means freedom...
post titled: Teepa’s Response to Coronavirus
Posted by Teepa SnowMarch 15th, 2020
post titled: Teepa’s Response to Coronavirus
Teepa’s Response to Coronavirus
by Teepa Snow Annoying –> Risky –> Dangerous! WHOA! Panic equals blind, unreasoning fear Let’s Hit...
post titled: 13 Tips for a Vibrant Music Program in Dementia Care
Posted by Valerie FeurichMarch 11th, 2020
post titled: 13 Tips for a Vibrant Music Program in Dementia Care
13 Tips for a Vibrant Music Program in Dementia Care
By: Mary Sue Wilkinson, Founder of Singing Heart to Heart and the Author of Songs You Know by Heart: A Simple Guide for...
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
Posted by Carolyn LukertFebruary 17th, 2020
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
Consultant’s Corner
by Carolyn Lukert, MBA, CGCM, PAC Consultant and Mentor Dear PAC Consultant, My wife is 72 and she was diagnosed with...
post titled: Free Music Training
Posted by Online Dementia JournalFebruary 17th, 2020
post titled: Free Music Training
Free Music Training
by Mary Sue Wilkinson, Founder of Singing Heart to Heart Would you like to attend a short training session on how to use...
post titled: Dining With Ease and Dignity
Posted by Online Dementia JournalFebruary 17th, 2020
post titled: Dining With Ease and Dignity
Dining With Ease and Dignity
by Anne Royer, Founder of The Meal Lifter Several years ago, we invited our family to a 90th birthday celebration for...
post titled: Our Senses and Our Brain
Posted by Teepa SnowFebruary 17th, 2020
post titled: Our Senses and Our Brain
Our Senses and Our Brain
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA I have opted to offer a video that reinforces the various brain sections that are involved...
post titled: How We Walk For Care In Citrus County, Florida
Posted by Online Dementia JournalFebruary 17th, 2020
post titled: How We Walk For Care In Citrus County, Florida
How We Walk For Care In Citrus County, Florida
by Debbie Selsavage, PAC Certified Independent Trainer In 2015, my partner Ed Youngblood and I created Coping with Dementia,...
post titled: A Special Phone Call
Posted by Corrie PhillipsFebruary 17th, 2020
post titled: A Special Phone Call
A Special Phone Call
by Corrie L Phillips, PAC Team Member, with Ken Keene, Jr, Care Partner Being a Care Partner to someone can be tough!...
post titled: How Do You Feel?
Posted by Online Dementia JournalFebruary 17th, 2020
post titled: How Do You Feel?
How Do You Feel?
by Sheila Ohstrom, President of Senior Home Care Solutions and Alzheimer’s Solutions As PAC™ Certified Independent...
post titled: Where in the World is Dementia? Getting Connected to the Folks That Know!
Posted by Corrie PhillipsFebruary 17th, 2020
post titled: Where in the World is Dementia? Getting Connected to the Folks That Know!
Where in the World is Dementia? Getting Connected to the Folks That Know!
by Corrie L. Phillips, PAC Team Member Dementia is everywhere! How do we know this? Because we hear from People Living...
post titled: Full Sensory Training
Posted by Stephanie LandmannFebruary 17th, 2020
post titled: Full Sensory Training
Full Sensory Training
by Stephanie “Teffie” Landmann, COTA/L PAC Support Mentor, Coach, and Trainer My first time at a certification course...
post titled: Using Your Words Carefully
Posted by Amanda BulgarelliFebruary 17th, 2020
post titled: Using Your Words Carefully
Using Your Words Carefully
by Amanda Bulgarelli, PAC Chief Operating Officer Take a look at this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYrGht7TnlE...
post titled: Respite, Faith, Hope and the “-ites”
Posted by Online Dementia JournalFebruary 17th, 2020
post titled: Respite, Faith, Hope and the “-ites”
Respite, Faith, Hope and the “-ites”
by Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly, Executive Director of Veranda Ministries and PAC Certified Independent Trainer, Consultant,...
post titled: Collis Curve Toothbrush for Assisting with Mouth Care
Posted by Corrie PhillipsFebruary 13th, 2020
post titled: Collis Curve Toothbrush for Assisting with Mouth Care
Collis Curve Toothbrush for Assisting with Mouth Care
Collis Curve would like to invite you to attend their round table discussion located at the “East Coast” Rountables...
post titled: Congratulations to Holland Home for becoming a “PAC Aware Designated Organization”!
Posted by Valerie FeurichJanuary 24th, 2020
post titled: Congratulations to Holland Home for becoming a “PAC Aware Designated Organization”!
Congratulations to Holland Home for becoming a “PAC Aware Designated Organization”!
Click here to view the entire article on WoodTV.com Interested in becoming a PAC Designated Organization? Click...
post titled: Planning for Music – Tips from a Teacher
Posted by Online Dementia JournalJanuary 23rd, 2020
post titled: Planning for Music – Tips from a Teacher
Planning for Music – Tips from a Teacher
by Mary Sue Wilkinson, Founder of Singing Heart to Heart The start of a new year. The start of a new decade! Are you feeling...
post titled: What is a Central Nervous System and How Does it Compare to the Peripheral Nervous System?
Posted by Teepa SnowJanuary 23rd, 2020
post titled: What is a Central Nervous System and How Does it Compare to the Peripheral Nervous System?
What is a Central Nervous System and How Does it Compare to the Peripheral Nervous System?
More Importantly, Why Should I Be Aware or Care When Dementia is Involved? by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA First of all,...
post titled: Consultant’s Corner – January 2020
Posted by Carolyn LukertJanuary 23rd, 2020
post titled: Consultant’s Corner – January 2020
Consultant’s Corner – January 2020
by Carolyn Lukert, MBA, CGCM, PAC Consultant and Mentor Dear PAC Consultant, My family and I just returned from a week...
post titled: C3 Presents: Jami Myers, PAC Certified Independent Trainer
Posted by Online Dementia JournalJanuary 23rd, 2020
post titled: C3 Presents: Jami Myers, PAC Certified Independent Trainer
C3 Presents: Jami Myers, PAC Certified Independent Trainer
Jami Myers, MOT/L, PAC Certified Independent Trainer As an Occupational Therapist for Continuing Healthcare Solutions,...
post titled: 2019 My, How PAC Certifications Have Grown!
Posted by Stephanie LandmannJanuary 23rd, 2020
post titled: 2019 My, How PAC Certifications Have Grown!
2019 My, How PAC Certifications Have Grown!
by Stephanie “Teffie” Landmann, COTA/L, PAC Support Mentor, Coach, and Trainer Take a look at 2019 and celebrate a...
post titled: What Does 2020 Hold for Our Journal?
Posted by Teepa SnowJanuary 23rd, 2020
post titled: What Does 2020 Hold for Our Journal?
What Does 2020 Hold for Our Journal?
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA As we move forward into 2020, we at Positive Approach® to Care (PAC), are working hard...
post titled: Fulfillment of Spirit
Posted by Amanda BulgarelliJanuary 23rd, 2020
post titled: Fulfillment of Spirit
Fulfillment of Spirit
by Amanda Bulgarelli, PAC Chief Operating Officer This month I wanted to start with the feeling of fulfillment of soul...
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Posted by Online Dementia JournalJanuary 23rd, 2020
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Lauren With a Side of Lewy
by Lauren U, PAC Core Team Member I’m having a rough time. Everything is too much, too difficult, too frustrating,...
post titled: Public or Private Certification
Posted by Debi Tyler NewsomJanuary 23rd, 2020
post titled: Public or Private Certification
Public or Private Certification
What is the difference and which one is right for your community? by Debi Tyler-Newsom, OTR/L, PAC Client Relations Director...
post titled: New Beginnings to Enhance Spiritual Growth
Posted by Linn PossellJanuary 23rd, 2020
post titled: New Beginnings to Enhance Spiritual Growth
New Beginnings to Enhance Spiritual Growth
by Linn Possell, PAC Speaker and Mentor January can be a month of new beginnings. It also can be the time where we take...
post titled: Senior care provider receives dementia accreditation
Posted by Corrie PhillipsJanuary 17th, 2020
post titled: Senior care provider receives dementia accreditation
Senior care provider receives dementia accreditation
Holland Home is first in Michigan to receive accreditation from Positive Approach to Care. A senior care provider is the...
post titled: Becoming a PAC Designated Community, Another Step in the Journey
Posted by Dorothy ColbyDecember 17th, 2019
post titled: Becoming a PAC Designated Community, Another Step in the Journey
Becoming a PAC Designated Community, Another Step in the Journey
by Dorothy Colby, Hale Kūʻike Director of Community Engagement and PAC Mentor We at Hale Kūʻike...
post titled: Ruth and the Chocolate Covered Cherries
Posted by Online Dementia JournalDecember 17th, 2019
post titled: Ruth and the Chocolate Covered Cherries
Ruth and the Chocolate Covered Cherries
Blog post 01/02/2018 by Mary Sue Wilkinson, Founder of Singing Heart to Heart The holiday season often finds...
post titled: Our Certified Community
Posted by Bonnie TilleyDecember 17th, 2019
post titled: Our Certified Community
Our Certified Community
by Bonnie Tilley, PAC Certified Community Team Lead Hello, my name is Bonnie Tilley and I have the pleasure of...
post titled: Champion Course? What is it?
Posted by Stephanie LandmannDecember 17th, 2019
post titled: Champion Course? What is it?
Champion Course? What is it?
by Stephanie (Teffie) Landmann, COTA/L, PAC Support Mentor, Coach, and Trainer A Champion is person who supports...
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy December 2019
Posted by Online Dementia JournalDecember 17th, 2019
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy December 2019
Lauren With a Side of Lewy December 2019
by Lauren U, PAC Core Team Member Every month I struggle to find a topic for my article. This month I decided to write...
post titled: The PAC Tribe
Posted by Shelly EdwardsDecember 17th, 2019
post titled: The PAC Tribe
The PAC Tribe
(1st Annual Extended Family Gathering) Some news from our 2019 Conference by Shelly Edwards, MLS, PAC Business Development...
post titled: Holidays
Posted by Courtney ChorbaDecember 17th, 2019
post titled: Holidays
Holidays
by Courtney Chorba, PAC International Certifications and Events Coordinator December holidays. Some people love...
post titled: Holidays with Heartache: I Will Put a Bow On It
Posted by Kathryn QuinlanDecember 17th, 2019
post titled: Holidays with Heartache: I Will Put a Bow On It
Holidays with Heartache: I Will Put a Bow On It
by Kathryn Quinlan, PAC Trainer, Speaker, and Mentor “People you love never die. That is what Omai had said,...
post titled: PAC Engaged Organizations
Posted by Amanda BulgarelliDecember 17th, 2019
post titled: PAC Engaged Organizations
PAC Engaged Organizations
See who is newly designated with Positive Approach to Care by Amanda Bulgarelli, PAC Chief Operations Officer ...
post titled: Consultant’s Corner – December 2019
Posted by Carolyn LukertDecember 17th, 2019
post titled: Consultant’s Corner – December 2019
Consultant’s Corner – December 2019
by Carolyn Lukert, MBA, CGCM, PAC Consultant and Mentor Dear PAC Consultant, I help to care for my sister, who has dementia,...
post titled: Celebrating the Gifts We Are Given
Posted by Linn PossellDecember 17th, 2019
post titled: Celebrating the Gifts We Are Given
Celebrating the Gifts We Are Given
by Linn Possell, PAC Speaker and Mentor This is the time of year that many of us are busy finding gifts for the...
post titled: It’s Not How, It’s Why that Makes It Work for Me!
Posted by Teepa SnowDecember 17th, 2019
post titled: It’s Not How, It’s Why that Makes It Work for Me!
It’s Not How, It’s Why that Makes It Work for Me!
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA “I don’t know how you do it,” is probably one of the most common comments I get...
post titled: PAC Certified Community Member Making a Difference in Terre Haute!
Posted by Teepa SnowDecember 1st, 2019
post titled: PAC Certified Community Member Making a Difference in Terre Haute!
PAC Certified Community Member Making a Difference in Terre Haute!
Robin Heng is at it again! Making a Difference, by highlighting someone else who is making a difference and getting a...
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy – November 2019
Posted by Online Dementia JournalNovember 22nd, 2019
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy – November 2019
Lauren With a Side of Lewy – November 2019
by Lauren U, PAC Core Team Member What happens when 50 PAC people get together at a summer camp? So much! There were endless...
post titled: Consultant’s Corner – November 2019
Posted by Carolyn LukertNovember 22nd, 2019
post titled: Consultant’s Corner – November 2019
Consultant’s Corner – November 2019
by Carolyn Lukert, MBA, CGCM, PAC Consultant and Mentor Dear PAC Consultant, I can’t believe it’s the holiday season...
post titled: Celebrate Every Day, Change Your Experience
Posted by Linn PossellNovember 22nd, 2019
post titled: Celebrate Every Day, Change Your Experience
Celebrate Every Day, Change Your Experience
by Reverend Linn Possell, PAC Speaker and Mentor We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting...
post titled: Did You Notice?
Posted by Teepa SnowNovember 22nd, 2019
post titled: Did You Notice?
Did You Notice?
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA Each and every day any one of us might come in contact with, or have an experience with,...
post titled: Tis the Season… To Support a Care Partner
Posted by Rebekah WilsonNovember 22nd, 2019
post titled: Tis the Season… To Support a Care Partner
Tis the Season… To Support a Care Partner
by Rebekah Wilson, MSW, PAC Mentor and Certified Independent Consultant November is National Family Caregivers Month....
post titled: Change Your Perspective, Change Your Life
Posted by Online Dementia JournalNovember 22nd, 2019
post titled: Change Your Perspective, Change Your Life
Change Your Perspective, Change Your Life
by Kay Adams, LCSW, PAC Mentor and Certified Independent Consultant and Trainer As a PAC Certified Independent Consultant...
post titled: Holiday Tips
Posted by Laura CaseNovember 22nd, 2019
post titled: Holiday Tips
Holiday Tips
by Laura Case, PAC Customer Service Support The holidays are right around the corner. It’s a time we look forward to...
post titled: International Recap: 2019
Posted by Courtney ChorbaNovember 22nd, 2019
post titled: International Recap: 2019
International Recap: 2019
by Courtney Chorba, PAC International Certifications and Events Coordinator What a year it has been. While Teepa and her...
post titled: Ruth and the Chocolate Covered Cherries
Posted by Online Dementia JournalNovember 22nd, 2019
post titled: Ruth and the Chocolate Covered Cherries
Ruth and the Chocolate Covered Cherries
by Mary Sue Wilkinson, Founder of Singing Heart to Heart The holiday season often finds us visiting loved ones and friends,...
post titled: Hey…Hellooo?
Posted by Diane SlovinNovember 22nd, 2019
post titled: Hey…Hellooo?
Hey…Hellooo?
by Diane Slovin, PAC Organizational Outreach Director In honor of National Family Caregiver Support month, I thought it...
post titled: The Memory Activity Book
Posted by Helen LambertNovember 15th, 2019
post titled: The Memory Activity Book
The Memory Activity Book
Having qualified as an OT in 1991, I have spent most of my working life in the National Health Service in a variety of...
post titled: Private Certifications 2020
Posted by Debi Tyler NewsomOctober 24th, 2019
post titled: Private Certifications 2020
Private Certifications 2020
When have you seen an enthusiastic and passionate PAC Certified Trainer return to their workplace full of new ideas, only...
post titled: Creating Meaningful Interactions with PPCs
Posted by Deirdre ThorntonOctober 24th, 2019
post titled: Creating Meaningful Interactions with PPCs
Creating Meaningful Interactions with PPCs
Meaningful Relationships Start with Positive Personal Connections (PPCs) in any Language My family (2 adults, 2 kids,...
post titled: Teepa’s Top Three Tools for Communication
Posted by Amanda BulgarelliOctober 24th, 2019
post titled: Teepa’s Top Three Tools for Communication
Teepa’s Top Three Tools for Communication
How I am working with my boys to learn social and self-care skills with RESPECT The great thing about PAC Skills is that...
post titled: Communicating with Long Distance Family Members
Posted by Teepa SnowOctober 24th, 2019
post titled: Communicating with Long Distance Family Members
Communicating with Long Distance Family Members
As an Administrator in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, I have had many wonderful opportunities to work...
post titled: 13 Reasons To Sing and Play Music
Posted by Online Dementia JournalOctober 24th, 2019
post titled: 13 Reasons To Sing and Play Music
13 Reasons To Sing and Play Music
1. Music is fun – that’s why we say we PLAY music. 2. Music makes us happy! Singing and music experiences...
post titled: The Essence of Our Being Together
Posted by Linn PossellOctober 24th, 2019
post titled: The Essence of Our Being Together
The Essence of Our Being Together
Out beyond the ideas of wrong-doing and right-doing, there is a field. I will meet you there. -Rumi When someone is living...
post titled: Using the Consultant Cycle in Your Everyday Life
Posted by Tracy OuelletteOctober 24th, 2019
post titled: Using the Consultant Cycle in Your Everyday Life
Using the Consultant Cycle in Your Everyday Life
Using the Consultant Cycle in Your Everyday Life While Planning Your Daughter’s Wedding or as I like to refer to...
post titled: What’s In Store Internationally for PAC in 2020?
Posted by Courtney ChorbaOctober 24th, 2019
post titled: What’s In Store Internationally for PAC in 2020?
What’s In Store Internationally for PAC in 2020?
by Courtney Chorba, MPH,PAC International Events Coordinator, Education Specialist We have loads of ideas brewing, and...
post titled: Getting It Right
Posted by Online Dementia JournalOctober 24th, 2019
post titled: Getting It Right
Getting It Right
by Katie Garvey, OTRL, CAPS,PAC Certified Independent Trainer and Coach In the Spring of 2016, the United Methodist Retirement...
post titled: Consultant’s Corner – October 2019
Posted by Carolyn LukertOctober 24th, 2019
post titled: Consultant’s Corner – October 2019
Consultant’s Corner – October 2019
Dear PAC Consultant, I take care of my mom. She has not officially been diagnosed with a specific type of dementia, but...
post titled: Alexa, Mom’s Friend
Posted by Online Dementia JournalOctober 24th, 2019
post titled: Alexa, Mom’s Friend
Alexa, Mom’s Friend
Reflections of a daughter by Judy Wagner, CPA As an introduction, my name is Judy Wagner and I have just finished a long...
post titled: Lauren With A Side of Lewy: Dichotomy
Posted by Online Dementia JournalOctober 24th, 2019
post titled: Lauren With A Side of Lewy: Dichotomy
Lauren With A Side of Lewy: Dichotomy
It has been a very busy few weeks for the U family. We are getting an entirely new back yard design. Everything except...
post titled: Responding to someone who says NO
Posted by Teepa SnowOctober 24th, 2019
post titled: Responding to someone who says NO
Responding to someone who says NO
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA Originally from West Virginia and western Pennsylvania, Teepa now lives outside Chapel...
post titled: Sisters of Providence Host Dementia Care Seminar
Posted by Corrie PhillipsOctober 10th, 2019
post titled: Sisters of Providence Host Dementia Care Seminar
Sisters of Providence Host Dementia Care Seminar
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – The University of Southern Indiana’s Center for Health Aging and Wellness received...
post titled: MapHabit awarded NIA Grant to Develop App for PLwD!
Posted by Corrie PhillipsOctober 9th, 2019
post titled: MapHabit awarded NIA Grant to Develop App for PLwD!
MapHabit awarded NIA Grant to Develop App for PLwD!
The NIA (National Institute on Aging) awarded a large grant to MapHabit in Atlanta who are developing an APP for PLwD...
post titled: Piedmont Crossing trains to rethink care for those with dementia
Posted by Corrie PhillipsSeptember 17th, 2019
post titled: Piedmont Crossing trains to rethink care for those with dementia
Piedmont Crossing trains to rethink care for those with dementia
Piedmont Crossing, a continuing care retirement community in Thomasville, has implementated of Teepa Snow’s Positive...
post titled: Meet Christy
Posted by Christy HooverSeptember 15th, 2019
post titled: Meet Christy
Meet Christy
Say HELLO to our Certification Administrator – Christy Hoover. Christy has worked with PAC for 4 years and is very knowledgeable...
post titled: Wanna Be A PAC Champion?
Posted by Amanda BulgarelliSeptember 15th, 2019
post titled: Wanna Be A PAC Champion?
Wanna Be A PAC Champion?
This year, for the first time ever, we are adding a PAC Champion Course – Level 1 skills – to each of our Certification...
post titled: Where is Joe? VITAL tools for Coping with Sundowning
Posted by Amanda MullenSeptember 15th, 2019
post titled: Where is Joe? VITAL tools for Coping with Sundowning
Where is Joe? VITAL tools for Coping with Sundowning
It’s 5:00 pm, and Joe is sitting down for a rest while the dinner he has prepared finishes up in the oven. Joe’s wife,...
post titled: Organizations: What are your Pieces of the Puzzle?
Posted by Debi Tyler NewsomSeptember 15th, 2019
post titled: Organizations: What are your Pieces of the Puzzle?
Organizations: What are your Pieces of the Puzzle?
Many of us are quite familiar with the Six Pieces of the Puzzle, a wonderful tool that helps us to look at the person...
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Posted by Online Dementia JournalSeptember 15th, 2019
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Lauren With a Side of Lewy
I worry. A lot. I did not worry so much in the past. The past. Sometimes I’m stuck there, other times I only want...
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
Posted by Carolyn LukertSeptember 15th, 2019
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
Consultant’s Corner
Dear PAC Consultant, I am concerned. My friend, Joseph, who also happens to be my coworker, is acting differently. He...
post titled: Five Reasons Why Folk Songs Are So Important
Posted by Online Dementia JournalSeptember 15th, 2019
post titled: Five Reasons Why Folk Songs Are So Important
Five Reasons Why Folk Songs Are So Important
by Mary Sue Wilkinson,Founder of Singing Heart to Heart Why am I such a big fan of folk songs, especially for people living...
post titled: Remember You Are Important
Posted by Linn PossellSeptember 15th, 2019
post titled: Remember You Are Important
Remember You Are Important
The more we know about a person, the better we can hope to get a glimpse of what their experience is in life. When someone...
post titled: Inertia
Posted by Teepa SnowSeptember 15th, 2019
post titled: Inertia
Inertia
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA Not moving, doing, looking, talking, responding, or at least it feels that way from my...
post titled: Unique Teams with a Three-Day Timeframe
Posted by Alejandro DeJesusSeptember 15th, 2019
post titled: Unique Teams with a Three-Day Timeframe
Unique Teams with a Three-Day Timeframe
Sunday morning, 8:00 am, and I am already in the car. For some of the people that I am driving by, their destination is...
post titled: Positive Physical Approach™ Transcends Culture
Posted by Sharon JacksonSeptember 15th, 2019
post titled: Positive Physical Approach™ Transcends Culture
Positive Physical Approach™ Transcends Culture
Languages and cultures are so varied across the world, what is normal and comfortable for one person is almost painful...
post titled: Decoding Distress
Posted by Online Dementia JournalSeptember 15th, 2019
post titled: Decoding Distress
Decoding Distress
Distress and Dementia – two words that we often find used together. And just why is that, I wonder? Who is...
post titled: What to Say and Do When Someone Doesn’t Recognize You
Posted by Teepa SnowAugust 26th, 2019
post titled: What to Say and Do When Someone Doesn’t Recognize You
What to Say and Do When Someone Doesn’t Recognize You
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA There are times when someone living with dementia doesn’t know me or calls me other...
post titled: Understanding Changes Everything
Posted by Mary DonnellyAugust 15th, 2019
post titled: Understanding Changes Everything
Understanding Changes Everything
The first time I heard the phrase “Understanding changes everything,” it was from a speaker whose presentation had...
post titled: In Your Own Words
Posted by Online Dementia JournalAugust 15th, 2019
post titled: In Your Own Words
In Your Own Words
Note: In June, I asked readers to tell me how they are using music in care. Here is a sample of the responses I received....
post titled: What Happens in the US stays in the US…not with PAC!!!
Posted by Teepa SnowAugust 15th, 2019
post titled: What Happens in the US stays in the US…not with PAC!!!
What Happens in the US stays in the US…not with PAC!!!
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA This year more than ever our outreach is growing. Members of our team are working with...
post titled: You’re Wanting to Know Who I Am
Posted by Teepa SnowAugust 15th, 2019
post titled: You’re Wanting to Know Who I Am
You’re Wanting to Know Who I Am
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA There are times when someone living with dementia doesn’t know me or calls me other...
post titled: Respectful Strategies for Getting A Person to A Dementia Screening
Posted by Valerie FeurichAugust 15th, 2019
post titled: Respectful Strategies for Getting A Person to A Dementia Screening
Respectful Strategies for Getting A Person to A Dementia Screening
Have you noticed changes in a close friend or family member? Do you worry that some of these changes might be related...
post titled: What About Us? Great Resources for People Living with Dementia
Posted by Kathleen LandelAugust 15th, 2019
post titled: What About Us? Great Resources for People Living with Dementia
What About Us? Great Resources for People Living with Dementia
Nancy and John were the first to arrive at my dementia education workshop. They warmly introduced themselves, and shared...
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Posted by Online Dementia JournalAugust 15th, 2019
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Lauren With a Side of Lewy
July has been a good month. I wrote some ideas down as they happened. This has been a fun day. I found a blue pen. I prefer...
post titled: The Second Dart
Posted by Linn PossellAugust 15th, 2019
post titled: The Second Dart
The Second Dart
In one of the sacred traditions they talk about how we suffer because of what is called the second dart. The first dart...
post titled: Ready for Some PAC Homework? Change These Lies into Supportive Truths
Posted by Teepa SnowAugust 14th, 2019
post titled: Ready for Some PAC Homework? Change These Lies into Supportive Truths
Ready for Some PAC Homework? Change These Lies into Supportive Truths
I read a recent article from DailyCaring.com. In it, they indicated that experts recommend therapeutic fibbing in order...