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post titled: How to Return to In-Person Visits when Dementia is Involved
Posted by Polly LoganApril 9th, 2021
post titled: How to Return to In-Person Visits when Dementia is Involved
How to Return to In-Person Visits when Dementia is Involved
3 Strategies to Have the Most Joyful Experience Possible For most of us who have loved ones or friends living in residential...
post titled: 3 Strategies for Creating Meaningful Moments in Dementia Care
Posted by Valerie FeurichApril 7th, 2021
post titled: 3 Strategies for Creating Meaningful Moments in Dementia Care
3 Strategies for Creating Meaningful Moments in Dementia Care
How to Increase Harmony and Meaning In Your Care Relationship Have you ever wondered how to create more meaningful moments...
post titled: How to Calm an Angry Dementia Care Provider
Posted by Valerie FeurichApril 1st, 2021
post titled: How to Calm an Angry Dementia Care Provider
How to Calm an Angry Dementia Care Provider
You may have read our recent post How to Calm Angry Outbursts of People Living with Dementia, where we discussed strategies...
post titled: 3 Strategies for Coping with Personality Changes When Dementia Is Involved
Posted by Valerie FeurichMarch 25th, 2021
post titled: 3 Strategies for Coping with Personality Changes When Dementia Is Involved
3 Strategies for Coping with Personality Changes When Dementia Is Involved
Did you know that your brain’s shape is thought to influence your personality? While more research needs to be conducted,...
post titled: How to Instantly Improve Your Zoom Conversations with a Person Living with Dementia
Posted by Valerie FeurichMarch 17th, 2021
post titled: How to Instantly Improve Your Zoom Conversations with a Person Living with Dementia
How to Instantly Improve Your Zoom Conversations with a Person Living with Dementia
3 Strategies for Building Better Connections on a Video Call Not being able to visit a loved one for long periods of time...
post titled: When Words Fail, Music Speaks
Posted by Online Dementia JournalMarch 14th, 2021
post titled: When Words Fail, Music Speaks
When Words Fail, Music Speaks
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 JournalMarch 14th, 2021
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Lauren With a Side of Lewy
by Lauren U, PAC Core Team Member ‘Til Death is Not Long Enough How is it possible that he is no longer here? I don’t...
post titled: Tip of the Tongue Moments and Physical Fitness
Posted by Online Dementia JournalMarch 14th, 2021
post titled: Tip of the Tongue Moments and Physical Fitness
Tip of the Tongue Moments and Physical Fitness
by Gretchen M. Ashton, CFT, SFT, SFN, SSC, NBFE, and PAC Certified Independent Consultant We all know that what we say...
post titled: When Words Fail, Music Speaks
Posted by Online Dementia JournalMarch 14th, 2021
post titled: When Words Fail, Music Speaks
When Words Fail, Music Speaks
by Mary Sue Wilkinson, Founder of Singing Heart to Heart and Author of “Songs You Know by Heart: A Simple Guide for...
post titled: Self-Awareness: When Things Become Not So Crystal Clear
Posted by Online Dementia JournalMarch 14th, 2021
post titled: Self-Awareness: When Things Become Not So Crystal Clear
Self-Awareness: When Things Become Not So Crystal Clear
by Julie Gala, MA, CCC-SLP, Assistant Director of Clinical Services, and PAC Independent Certified Trainer Life isn’t...
post titled: Something is Changing… Is It Me?
Posted by Teepa SnowMarch 14th, 2021
post titled: Something is Changing… Is It Me?
Something is Changing… Is It Me?
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA What happens when you notice your abilities aren’t what you expect them to be? Do you...
post titled: Dealing with Dementia Requires Inspiration, Planning, and Support
Posted by Online Dementia JournalMarch 14th, 2021
post titled: Dealing with Dementia Requires Inspiration, Planning, and Support
Dealing with Dementia Requires Inspiration, Planning, and Support
by Julie Cook Downing, Founder and President of Caregivers’ Comfort Creations, LLC Caregivers’ Comfort Creations®,...
post titled: Tell Me What?
Posted by Stephanie LandmannMarch 14th, 2021
post titled: Tell Me What?
Tell Me What?
by Stephanie “Teffie” Landmann, COTA/L, PAC Support Mentor, Coach, and Trainer Tell them what you are going to tell...
post titled: Language – It Goes Both Ways
Posted by Carolyn LukertMarch 14th, 2021
post titled: Language – It Goes Both Ways
Language – It Goes Both Ways
by Carolyn Lukert, MBA, CGCM, PAC Consultant and Mentor As a PAC Consultant and Family Care Partner, I often get questions...
post titled: Language Changes
Posted by Dan BulgarelliMarch 14th, 2021
post titled: Language Changes
Language Changes
by Dan Bulgarelli, PAC Chief Financial Officer Without context, the words Language Changes could mean many different things....
post titled: When Words Match Vision and Touch
Posted by Debi Tyler NewsomMarch 14th, 2021
post titled: When Words Match Vision and Touch
When Words Match Vision and Touch
by Debi Tyler-Newsom, OTR/L, PAC Client Relations Director Think about the typical interactions in a care facility, lots...
post titled: How to Calm Angry Outbursts of People Living with Dementia
Posted by Valerie FeurichMarch 11th, 2021
post titled: How to Calm Angry Outbursts of People Living with Dementia
How to Calm Angry Outbursts of People Living with Dementia
Strategies to bring back calm and comfort for you both One of the most uncomfortable situations for caregivers (or care...
post titled: How to Talk to Someone Who is Unaware That They May Be Experiencing Symptoms of Dementia
Posted by Valerie FeurichMarch 4th, 2021
post titled: How to Talk to Someone Who is Unaware That They May Be Experiencing Symptoms of Dementia
How to Talk to Someone Who is Unaware That They May Be Experiencing Symptoms of Dementia
7 Strategies for Having A Better Conversation Have you noticed changes in a person recently, but they themselves are not...
post titled: How to Interact with Someone Who is in the Later States of Dementia
Posted by Polly LoganFebruary 24th, 2021
post titled: How to Interact with Someone Who is in the Later States of Dementia
How to Interact with Someone Who is in the Later States of Dementia
By Polly Logan and Rachel Voelkers When someone is living in the later states of dementia, interactions can often be a...
post titled: How to Calm a Person Living with Dementia Who is Wanting to Go Home
Posted by Valerie FeurichFebruary 17th, 2021
post titled: How to Calm a Person Living with Dementia Who is Wanting to Go Home
How to Calm a Person Living with Dementia Who is Wanting to Go Home
Strategies for Identifying Causes and Offering Comfort If you’re caring for a person living with Alzheimers or another...
post titled: Stand on Your Tiptoes!
Posted by Debi Tyler NewsomFebruary 14th, 2021
post titled: Stand on Your Tiptoes!
Stand on Your Tiptoes!
by Debi Tyler-Newsom, OTR/L, PAC Client Relations Director As we focus on self-awareness this month, what can we learn...
post titled: You are My Sunshine
Posted by Online Dementia JournalFebruary 14th, 2021
post titled: You are My Sunshine
You are My Sunshine
by Mary Sue Wilkinson, Founder of Singing Heart to Heart and Author of “Songs You Know by Heart: A Simple Guide for...
post titled: Positive Posture Perspectives
Posted by Online Dementia JournalFebruary 14th, 2021
post titled: Positive Posture Perspectives
Positive Posture Perspectives
by Gretchen M. Ashton, CFT, SFT, SFN, SSC, NBFE, PAC Certified Independent Consultant Have you ever looked at a person’s...
post titled: Lost and Found
Posted by Online Dementia JournalFebruary 14th, 2021
post titled: Lost and Found
Lost and Found
by Cindy Paige, CSA, MBA, Senior Living Specialist and Author of “Summit: A Guide from Pain to Peace” The storms of...
post titled: Creating A Wellness Challenge During COVID
Posted by Online Dementia JournalFebruary 14th, 2021
post titled: Creating A Wellness Challenge During COVID
Creating A Wellness Challenge During COVID
by Debbie Selsavage, PAC Certified Independent Trainer and Consultant Since 2017, Coping with Dementia LLC, has conducted...
post titled: 2020: The Year of Sitting
Posted by Beth A. D. NolanFebruary 14th, 2021
post titled: 2020: The Year of Sitting
2020: The Year of Sitting
by Beth A.D. Nolan, Ph.D., PAC Director of Research and Policy How many of you found 2020 was your year of sitting? Sitting...
post titled: Self-Awareness of Your Environment
Posted by Stephanie LandmannFebruary 14th, 2021
post titled: Self-Awareness of Your Environment
Self-Awareness of Your Environment
by Stephanie “Teffie” Landmann, COTA/L, PAC Support Mentor, Coach, and Trainer Wow, there are so many things that...
post titled: Courageous Conversations
Posted by Teepa SnowFebruary 14th, 2021
post titled: Courageous Conversations
Courageous Conversations
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA This past month we had Courageous Conversations with four of our PAC Core Team Members....
post titled: 3 Self-Awareness Tips for Savvy Dementia Caregivers
Posted by Christine BrowdyFebruary 14th, 2021
post titled: 3 Self-Awareness Tips for Savvy Dementia Caregivers
3 Self-Awareness Tips for Savvy Dementia Caregivers
by Christine Browdy, PAC Product Development and Valerie Feurich, PAC Director of Marketing and Technology Caring for...
post titled: Why Isn’t Mom Eating?
Posted by Online Dementia JournalFebruary 14th, 2021
post titled: Why Isn’t Mom Eating?
Why Isn’t Mom Eating?
by Toni Fisk, CMDCP, CDP, CDM, CFPP, Principal at DinnerWEARHC, Inc. and PAC Certified Independent Trainer Is my loved...
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Posted by Online Dementia JournalFebruary 14th, 2021
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Lauren With a Side of Lewy
by Lauren U, PAC Core Team Member January continues much like December and November. Another month of health issues for...
post titled: How to Respond to Unfounded Accusations When Dementia Is Involved
Posted by Valerie FeurichFebruary 11th, 2021
post titled: How to Respond to Unfounded Accusations When Dementia Is Involved
How to Respond to Unfounded Accusations When Dementia Is Involved
Strategies to Overcome Allegations of Theft, Lying, or Other Hurtful Claims Have you ever been accused of lying or stealing,...
post titled: What Our Animals Teach Us About Relating to Humans
Posted by Christine BrowdyFebruary 7th, 2021
post titled: What Our Animals Teach Us About Relating to Humans
What Our Animals Teach Us About Relating to Humans
Who Likes Animals More Than People? Some folks do, and, quite frankly, some folks don’t. If you fall in the category...
post titled: How to Talk About the Need to Stop Driving When Dementia Is Involved
Posted by Valerie FeurichFebruary 3rd, 2021
post titled: How to Talk About the Need to Stop Driving When Dementia Is Involved
How to Talk About the Need to Stop Driving When Dementia Is Involved
Strategies to Help with Making Life-Altering Changes As dementia progresses, some routine activities or life circumstances...
post titled: Finding Value and Motivation
Posted by Dan BulgarelliJanuary 29th, 2021
post titled: Finding Value and Motivation
Finding Value and Motivation
Jingle Bells, Kettlebells and…Grandkids? By now, many of us have seen the incredible holiday commercial about the...
post titled: How to Talk to Family Members That Are in Denial About Dementia
Posted by Valerie FeurichJanuary 27th, 2021
post titled: How to Talk to Family Members That Are in Denial About Dementia
How to Talk to Family Members That Are in Denial About Dementia
Strategies to Help You Find Common Ground for Better Care Outcomes When family members don’t see eye to eye, things...
post titled: What is Reality? How Grandma Robin Helps us Connect
Posted by Dan BulgarelliJanuary 26th, 2021
post titled: What is Reality? How Grandma Robin Helps us Connect
What is Reality? How Grandma Robin Helps us Connect
Many of you read the blog I wrote about how I keep my relationship alive with my mom who has passed. It has been very...
post titled: Navigating a Relationship with One Diamond – or Two!
Posted by Dan BulgarelliJanuary 15th, 2021
post titled: Navigating a Relationship with One Diamond – or Two!
Navigating a Relationship with One Diamond – or Two!
I’m going to ask you a question that you’ve probably never been asked before: Have you ever thought that some...
post titled: 7 Ways of Helping a Person with Dementia Symptoms Feel Less Anxious
Posted by Valerie FeurichJanuary 15th, 2021
post titled: 7 Ways of Helping a Person with Dementia Symptoms Feel Less Anxious
7 Ways of Helping a Person with Dementia Symptoms Feel Less Anxious
As you go through life, you may tend to take for granted the amazing feats and abilities of your brain. Remembering where...
post titled: Relationship Goals 2021
Posted by Carolyn LukertJanuary 14th, 2021
post titled: Relationship Goals 2021
Relationship Goals 2021
by Carolyn Lukert, MBA, CGCM, PAC Consultant and Mentor Click Here to Download or Print This Article Dear Readers, Happy...
post titled: Let’s Get Organized
Posted by Debi Tyler NewsomJanuary 14th, 2021
post titled: Let’s Get Organized
Let’s Get Organized
by Debi Tyler-Newsom, OTR/L, PAC Client Relations Director Lose weight, clean up the garage, and figure out what would...
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Posted by Online Dementia JournalJanuary 14th, 2021
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Lauren With a Side of Lewy
by Lauren U, PAC Core Team Member Another difficult month for so many. COVID-19 is out and about and awful. No need to...
post titled: Our Alzheimers Journey – Part Three
Posted by Online Dementia JournalJanuary 14th, 2021
post titled: Our Alzheimers Journey – Part Three
Our Alzheimers Journey – Part Three
by Gwendolyn Pine Months before I needed it, my friend convinced me to visit nursing homes. I thought it would be years...
post titled: Through the Weeds
Posted by Amanda BulgarelliJanuary 14th, 2021
post titled: Through the Weeds
Through the Weeds
by Amanda Snow Bulgarelli, PAC Chief Operations Officer 2020 made change inevitable, but so does dementia, and so does...
post titled: Certified Community Opportunities for 2021
Posted by Alejandro DeJesusJanuary 14th, 2021
post titled: Certified Community Opportunities for 2021
Certified Community Opportunities for 2021
by Alejandro DeJesus, PAC Lead Mentor Coordinator Certified Community Open Door: Every Friday from 1-2 pm Eastern via...
post titled: 5 Tips for Communicating Better When Dementia Is Involved
Posted by Valerie FeurichJanuary 12th, 2021
post titled: 5 Tips for Communicating Better When Dementia Is Involved
5 Tips for Communicating Better When Dementia Is Involved
When a person is living with dementia, communication can sometimes become difficult. As a person’s brain is changing,...
post titled: My Daily Reminder of Mom
Posted by Dan BulgarelliJanuary 11th, 2021
post titled: My Daily Reminder of Mom
My Daily Reminder of Mom
My question for you – what kind of relationship do you have with those that have passed? Has it changed? Has it grown?...
post titled: 1 Fact Almost Everyone Gets Wrong About Dementia
Posted by Valerie FeurichJanuary 5th, 2021
post titled: 1 Fact Almost Everyone Gets Wrong About Dementia
1 Fact Almost Everyone Gets Wrong About Dementia
It is safe to assume that most people have heard of the condition of dementia. In society, it is commonly associated with...
post titled: Hugs for Holidays
Posted by Online Dementia JournalDecember 18th, 2020
post titled: Hugs for Holidays
Hugs for Holidays
by Mary Anne Oglesby, Executive Director of Veranda Ministries and PAC Certified Independent Trainer, Consultant, and...
post titled: Practice Makes…
Posted by Stephanie LandmannDecember 18th, 2020
post titled: Practice Makes…
Practice Makes…
by Stephanie “Teffie” Landmann, COTA/L, PAC Support Mentor, Coach, and Trainer If you answered perfect, that is the...
post titled: COVID-19 and its Impact on People Living and Dying with Dementia in Congregate Living
Posted by Dan BulgarelliDecember 18th, 2020
post titled: COVID-19 and its Impact on People Living and Dying with Dementia in Congregate Living
COVID-19 and its Impact on People Living and Dying with Dementia in Congregate Living
by Dan Bulgarelli, PAC Chief Financial Officer Over the past nine months, all of our lives have been impacted in one way...
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
Posted by Carolyn LukertDecember 18th, 2020
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
Consultant’s Corner
by Carolyn Lukert, MBA, CGCM, PAC Consultant and Mentor Dear PAC Consultant, I support my mom who has Alzheimers and lives...
post titled: Becoming Vegetarian: One Food at a Time
Posted by Paula JarosDecember 18th, 2020
post titled: Becoming Vegetarian: One Food at a Time
Becoming Vegetarian: One Food at a Time
by Paula Jaros, PAC Scheduling Coordinator Sometimes the comments people make about this choice of mine are rude, occasionally...
post titled: Four Laws for Creating and Sticking with Good Habits
Posted by Valerie FeurichDecember 18th, 2020
post titled: Four Laws for Creating and Sticking with Good Habits
Four Laws for Creating and Sticking with Good Habits
by Valerie Feurich, PAC Product Marketing and Technology Lead Have you ever tried to form a new habit, but somehow couldn’t...
post titled: Habits and Habituation – Risks and Benefits
Posted by Teepa SnowDecember 18th, 2020
post titled: Habits and Habituation – Risks and Benefits
Habits and Habituation – Risks and Benefits
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA Habits, we all have them. Good or bad, we all have them. It’s easier to focus on the...
post titled: Dementia Culture Change
Posted by Debi Tyler NewsomDecember 18th, 2020
post titled: Dementia Culture Change
Dementia Culture Change
by Debi Tyler-Newsom, OTR/L, PAC Client Relations Director If you thought that creating a new habit was challenging. The...
post titled: Our Alzheimers Journey – Part Two
Posted by Online Dementia JournalDecember 18th, 2020
post titled: Our Alzheimers Journey – Part Two
Our Alzheimers Journey – Part Two
by Gwendolyn Pine Steve and I continued the same general routine as before the disease. I kept him busy with various outings...
post titled: What a Conference! Virtual Under The Umbrella
Posted by Shelly EdwardsDecember 18th, 2020
post titled: What a Conference! Virtual Under The Umbrella
What a Conference! Virtual Under The Umbrella
by Shelly Edwards, MLS, PAC Business Development Coordinator Positive Approach to Care® (PAC) went virtual in 2020 for...
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Posted by Online Dementia JournalDecember 18th, 2020
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Lauren With a Side of Lewy
by Lauren U, PAC Core Team Member The conference, oh the conference. There were over 700 attendees! So many people who...
post titled: Gratitude
Posted by Keith IcoveDecember 18th, 2020
post titled: Gratitude
Gratitude
by Keith Icove, PAC Lead Product Coordinator In the Resource Corner this year we focused on tangible resources from PAC...
post titled: Perks of PAC Certification
Posted by Alejandro DeJesusDecember 18th, 2020
post titled: Perks of PAC Certification
Perks of PAC Certification
by Alejandro DeJesus, PAC Lead Mentor Coordinator It’s breaking a whole lot of rules for 2020, but many of you in the...
post titled: Planning for Music: Make it Personal
Posted by Online Dementia JournalDecember 18th, 2020
post titled: Planning for Music: Make it Personal
Planning for Music: Make it Personal
by Mary Sue Wilkinson, Founder of Singing Heart to Heart and Author of “Songs You Know by Heart: A Simple Guide for...
post titled: Creating Holiday Connections When You Aren’t Able to Be Together In Person
Posted by Polly LoganDecember 15th, 2020
post titled: Creating Holiday Connections When You Aren’t Able to Be Together In Person
Creating Holiday Connections When You Aren’t Able to Be Together In Person
This year, due to the pandemic, many of us will not be able to gather with family members for the holidays as we typically...
post titled: Saying Goodbye to What Was
Posted by Online Dementia JournalNovember 16th, 2020
post titled: Saying Goodbye to What Was
Saying Goodbye to What Was
by Laurel Hed, Geriatric Care Manager For those of you living with a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimers Disease, you...
post titled: Care Partnering Outside the Lines
Posted by Corrie PhillipsNovember 16th, 2020
post titled: Care Partnering Outside the Lines
Care Partnering Outside the Lines
by Corrie L. Phillips, PAC Team Member Jacquelyn Joyce Revere is an Actress, Director, and Writer who was living her best...
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
Posted by Carolyn LukertNovember 16th, 2020
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
Consultant’s Corner
by Carolyn Lukert, MBA, CGCM, PAC Consultant and Mentor Dear PAC Consultant, My family has a history of dementia-related...
post titled: Neuroplasticity and Changing Brain
Posted by Matthew ChristopherNovember 16th, 2020
post titled: Neuroplasticity and Changing Brain
Neuroplasticity and Changing Brain
by Matthew Christopher, PAC Support Mentor I’m going to take you back in time. Close your eyes, and imagine the moment...
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Posted by Online Dementia JournalNovember 16th, 2020
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Lauren With a Side of Lewy
by Lauren U, PAC Core Team Member It’s time to think about my ODJ article. What have I done this past month? Anything...
post titled: 2021 Certifications Calendar
Posted by Stephanie LandmannNovember 16th, 2020
post titled: 2021 Certifications Calendar
2021 Certifications Calendar
by Stephanie “Teffie” Landmann, COTA/L, PAC Support Mentor, Coach, and Trainer Keep calm and let’s do this. I had...
post titled: Creating Moments of Joy
Posted by Online Dementia JournalNovember 16th, 2020
post titled: Creating Moments of Joy
Creating Moments of Joy
by Kari Rogenski, RDT, LMFT, Director of The Hummingbird Project by Sage Eldercare Solutions and Co-Creator of Joyful...
post titled: Unravelling FTD
Posted by Online Dementia JournalNovember 16th, 2020
post titled: Unravelling FTD
Unravelling FTD
by Anne Fargusson I am living with Frontotemporal dementia, FTD. I was diagnosed approximately 15 years ago. While FTD...
post titled: The Spirit of Volunteerism
Posted by Amanda BulgarelliNovember 16th, 2020
post titled: The Spirit of Volunteerism
The Spirit of Volunteerism
by Amanda Snow Bulgarelli, PAC Chief Operations Officer Anne Fargusson has become an inspiration to me in the short time...
post titled: PAC is Listening
Posted by Debi Tyler NewsomNovember 16th, 2020
post titled: PAC is Listening
PAC is Listening
by Debi Tyler-Newsom, OTR/L, PAC Client Relations Director As we move into the cooler months of the year, PAC continues...
post titled: Getting PAC to Basics
Posted by Keith IcoveNovember 16th, 2020
post titled: Getting PAC to Basics
Getting PAC to Basics
by Keith Icove, PAC Lead Product Coordinator Click Here to Download or Print This Article We all know 2020 has been anything...
post titled: Getting Our Brains To Re-Wire
Posted by Teepa SnowNovember 16th, 2020
post titled: Getting Our Brains To Re-Wire
Getting Our Brains To Re-Wire
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA In this article, I am going to focus in on the concept of neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity...
post titled: Inconvenience or Opportunity?
Posted by Christine BrowdyNovember 16th, 2020
post titled: Inconvenience or Opportunity?
Inconvenience or Opportunity?
by Christine Browdy, PAC Product Development All around us we are consumed with changes. Some of these changes might be...
post titled: Our Alzheimers Journey – Part One
Posted by Online Dementia JournalNovember 16th, 2020
post titled: Our Alzheimers Journey – Part One
Our Alzheimers Journey – Part One
by Gwendolyn Pine Caring for Steve with his Alzheimers disease was the hardest six years of my life. I was determined...
post titled: Musical Engagement Using Vinyl Records
Posted by Online Dementia JournalNovember 16th, 2020
post titled: Musical Engagement Using Vinyl Records
Musical Engagement Using Vinyl Records
by Mary Sue Wilkinson, Founder of Singing Heart to Heart and Author of “Songs You Know by Heart: A Simple Guide for...
post titled: Thanks to Our 2020 PAC Virtual Conference Sponsors
Posted by Shelly EdwardsNovember 16th, 2020
post titled: Thanks to Our 2020 PAC Virtual Conference Sponsors
Thanks to Our 2020 PAC Virtual Conference Sponsors
by Shelly Edwards, MLS, PAC Business Development Coordinator The 2020 PAC Virtual Conference is now complete and it was...
post titled: Certification Growth and Adaptation
Posted by Stephanie LandmannNovember 16th, 2020
post titled: Certification Growth and Adaptation
Certification Growth and Adaptation
by Stephanie “Teffie” Landmann, COTA/L, PAC Support Mentor, Coach, and Trainer A lot has changed for me in the past...
post titled: Teepa’s Tips for the Holidays: Special Times for Special People
Posted by Teepa SnowNovember 8th, 2020
post titled: Teepa’s Tips for the Holidays: Special Times for Special People
Teepa’s Tips for the Holidays: Special Times for Special People
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA As we prepare for the closing of another year and as the holidays are approaching, it’s...
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 Alli 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...