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post titled: Reach Out and… Touch?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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 Engagement Ideas While Practicing Social Distancing
By Stephanie LandmannMarch 19th, 2020
post titled: 13 Engagement Ideas While Practicing Social Distancing
13 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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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.
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?
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
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
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
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
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: Consultant’s Corner
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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!
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
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: Respite, Faith, Hope and the “-ites”
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: Using Your Words Carefully
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: Planning for Music – Tips from a Teacher
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?
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
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
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: What Does 2020 Hold for Our Journal?
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: 2019 My, How PAC Certifications Have Grown!
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: Fulfillment of Spirit
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
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
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
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: Becoming a PAC Designated Community, Another Step in the Journey
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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: PAC Engaged Organizations
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: Holidays with Heartache: I Will Put a Bow On It
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: Consultant’s Corner – December 2019
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
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!
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: Consultant’s Corner – November 2019
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
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: Tis the Season… To Support a Care Partner
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
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
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: The Memory Activity Book
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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: Sisters of Providence Host Dementia Care Seminar
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: Piedmont Crossing trains to rethink care for those with dementia
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
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?
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: Understanding Changes Everything
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
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!!!
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
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
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
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
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
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: 4 Vital Activity Categories for People Living with Dementia
By Valerie FeurichAugust 9th, 2019
post titled: 4 Vital Activity Categories for People Living with Dementia
4 Vital Activity Categories for People Living with Dementia
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA One of the most challenging aspects of supporting someone who is living with dementia...
post titled: Australia – Here we Come!!!!
By Teepa SnowAugust 1st, 2019
post titled: Australia – Here we Come!!!!
Australia – Here we Come!!!!
Be on the look out, mates! Heat up the billy! Come August 11th, Teepa will be in the Land Down Under! Who’s along...
post titled: 3 Essential Tips to Reducing Challenging Situations in Dementia Care
By Valerie FeurichJuly 25th, 2019
post titled: 3 Essential Tips to Reducing Challenging Situations in Dementia Care
3 Essential Tips to Reducing Challenging Situations in Dementia Care
Anger, swearing, hallucinations, or aggressive outbursts are a few of the challenging situations caregivers (or care partners,...
post titled: Ageless Grace: Brain/Body Fitness with Music
By Dawn WigginsJuly 15th, 2019
post titled: Ageless Grace: Brain/Body Fitness with Music
Ageless Grace: Brain/Body Fitness with Music
“Rhythm and its entertainment of movement, (and often emotion), its power to ‘move’ people, in both senses of the...
post titled: TED Talks and PAC Principles: Read the Entire Book!
By Debi Tyler NewsomJuly 15th, 2019
post titled: TED Talks and PAC Principles: Read the Entire Book!
TED Talks and PAC Principles: Read the Entire Book!
I was listening recently to a TED Talk by Malavika Varadan recorded January 11, 2016, entitled Seven Ways to Make a Conversation...
post titled: How to Offer Engagement Opportunities that Engage Us Both
By Teepa SnowJuly 15th, 2019
post titled: How to Offer Engagement Opportunities that Engage Us Both
How to Offer Engagement Opportunities that Engage Us Both
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA A reality for many people is that as dementia advances, all available resources are focused...
post titled: The Medical Appointment – Be Prepared
By Kathy TuckeyJuly 15th, 2019
post titled: The Medical Appointment – Be Prepared
The Medical Appointment – Be Prepared
The nurse said, “Good morning, I will be taking your blood pressure first.” “No!” Betty said. “You are not!”...
post titled: Lauren With A Side of Lewy
By Online Dementia JournalJuly 15th, 2019
post titled: Lauren With A Side of Lewy
Lauren With A Side of Lewy
A few weeks ago, Eddy and I took a painting class. He hadn’t ever painted and I have only attempted one time in...
post titled: Five Steps to Stand Up
By Amanda BulgarelliJuly 15th, 2019
post titled: Five Steps to Stand Up
Five Steps to Stand Up
No walker? No problem! Right now, if you are sitting down, think through the process of standing up…how many steps did...
post titled: Making the Most of Your Visits: Engaging Our Friends Living with Dementia
By Online Dementia JournalJuly 15th, 2019
post titled: Making the Most of Your Visits: Engaging Our Friends Living with Dementia
Making the Most of Your Visits: Engaging Our Friends Living with Dementia
“Let’s meet for coffee!” This is one of my favorite things to hear from my friends. Maybe because I love a good...
post titled: The Power of Connecting For My Dad
By Online Dementia JournalJuly 15th, 2019
post titled: The Power of Connecting For My Dad
The Power of Connecting For My Dad
One afternoon a few years ago, I met a woman who had lost her husband to cancer. “Alzheimers disease is nothing compared...
post titled: Exploring the Effect of Training on PPA Skills: A Preview of a Pre-Post Assessment with USI-PAC Learners
By Beth A. D. NolanJuly 15th, 2019
post titled: Exploring the Effect of Training on PPA Skills: A Preview of a Pre-Post Assessment with USI-PAC Learners
Exploring the Effect of Training on PPA Skills: A Preview of a Pre-Post Assessment with USI-PAC Learners
In partnership with Positive Approach to Care® (PAC), the University of Southern Indiana Center for Healthy Aging and...
post titled: What I’ve Learned Is…Dementia Doesn’t Have to Be Devastating
By Mary LeeJuly 15th, 2019
post titled: What I’ve Learned Is…Dementia Doesn’t Have to Be Devastating
What I’ve Learned Is…Dementia Doesn’t Have to Be Devastating
My journey with dementia began in 2004 when a neurologist confirmed my mother had Vascular Dementia. Okay, so at least...
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
By Carolyn LukertJuly 15th, 2019
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
Consultant’s Corner
Dear PAC Consultant, My uncle has dementia and is becoming harder and harder to engage. I am finding it difficult to visit...
post titled: 6 GEMS® You Need to Know For A Positive Approach to Dementia Care
By Valerie FeurichJuly 10th, 2019
post titled: 6 GEMS® You Need to Know For A Positive Approach to Dementia Care
6 GEMS® You Need to Know For A Positive Approach to Dementia Care
Caring for a person living with dementia is not easy. Not only can challenging situations arise at any moment, but the...
post titled: 11 Signs of Frontotemporal Dementias or Pick’s Disease
By Valerie FeurichJune 21st, 2019
post titled: 11 Signs of Frontotemporal Dementias or Pick’s Disease
11 Signs of Frontotemporal Dementias or Pick’s Disease
Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), formerly referred to as Pick’s Disease, is an umbrella term for a variety of disorders...
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
By Carolyn LukertJune 15th, 2019
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
Consultant’s Corner
Dear PAC Consultant, My 68 year-old husband, who has Alzheimer’s Disease, just moved to a locked memory support community...
post titled: Using Music in Dementia Care
By Cheryl KhanerJune 15th, 2019
post titled: Using Music in Dementia Care
Using Music in Dementia Care
Music does wonderful things for the human brain: While music can alleviate symptoms of mood and mental disorders in...
post titled: Use Music and Rhythm to Create the Ideal Space, Mood, and Flow
By Emilio SolorzanoJune 15th, 2019
post titled: Use Music and Rhythm to Create the Ideal Space, Mood, and Flow
Use Music and Rhythm to Create the Ideal Space, Mood, and Flow
As I sit in my local coffee shop, everything seems to feel just right. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee stirs up every...
post titled: Because You Can How to Improve Communcation with S-T-O-P
By Online Dementia JournalJune 15th, 2019
post titled: Because You Can How to Improve Communcation with S-T-O-P
Because You Can How to Improve Communcation with S-T-O-P
News reports that Kaya Morgan, Stan Lee’s former assistant and caregiver, was arrested for and charged with five counts...
post titled: Lauren With A Side of Lewy
By Online Dementia JournalJune 15th, 2019
post titled: Lauren With A Side of Lewy
Lauren With A Side of Lewy
A bunch of PAC folks got together for some PAC training. I go along for the frolic, fellowship, and family. There is a...
post titled: When Words Have Lost Their Meaning
By Online Dementia JournalJune 15th, 2019
post titled: When Words Have Lost Their Meaning
When Words Have Lost Their Meaning
Brad is a hefty, tall man with wavy gray hair and a huge smile. Brad’s got style; wearing colorful button-down shirts,...
post titled: Advice to a Dementia/Alzheimer’s Caregiver Newbie
By Online Dementia JournalJune 15th, 2019
post titled: Advice to a Dementia/Alzheimer’s Caregiver Newbie
Advice to a Dementia/Alzheimer’s Caregiver Newbie
I am often asked, “What would you tell someone who just found out that their spouse or parent or sibling or friend...
post titled: Getting Going – It’s More than Strength, Coordination, and Body Mechanics
By Teepa SnowJune 15th, 2019
post titled: Getting Going – It’s More than Strength, Coordination, and Body Mechanics
Getting Going – It’s More than Strength, Coordination, and Body Mechanics
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA Last month, I focused on strategies to help someone sit down in a chair or on a toilet...
post titled: June is June, No Matter the Year
By Teepa SnowJune 15th, 2019
post titled: June is June, No Matter the Year
June is June, No Matter the Year
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA Early in May, I received an e-mail from a friend in North Carolina. Kim had a story she...
post titled: Birthday Call in the Twilight Zone
By Stephanie LandmannJune 15th, 2019
post titled: Birthday Call in the Twilight Zone
Birthday Call in the Twilight Zone
The latest conversation I had with my grandmother on the phone went something like this: Me: Hi Grandma, this is Stephanie....
post titled: 3 Smart Ways to Empower People Living with Dementia Through Activities
By Valerie FeurichMay 21st, 2019
post titled: 3 Smart Ways to Empower People Living with Dementia Through Activities
3 Smart Ways to Empower People Living with Dementia Through Activities
Planning regular activities is challenging work. And creating truly meaningful activities for your loved one with dementia...
post titled: Transition in Our Work Life
By Online Dementia JournalMay 15th, 2019
post titled: Transition in Our Work Life
Transition in Our Work Life
by Lisa Clevely, Social Worker and PAC Certified Independent Coach Since I started working in the care industry over 25...
post titled: She Was Going to Fall!
By Loy CampbellMay 15th, 2019
post titled: She Was Going to Fall!
She Was Going to Fall!
by Loy Campbell, MS, OTR/L, Certified Independent Training, Coard, and Consultant We’ve all heard the phrase, right? ...
post titled: Help! I’m Not a Music Therapist and I Want a Vibrant Music Program
By Online Dementia JournalMay 15th, 2019
post titled: Help! I’m Not a Music Therapist and I Want a Vibrant Music Program
Help! I’m Not a Music Therapist and I Want a Vibrant Music Program
by Mary Sue Wilkinson, Founder of Singing Heart to Heart You’re not a music therapist? You know the value of music...
post titled: The Magical Powers of a Glide Swing
By Online Dementia JournalMay 15th, 2019
post titled: The Magical Powers of a Glide Swing
The Magical Powers of a Glide Swing
by Matt Richardson, Owner of WhisperGlide Swing Company “It’s the rhythm. We just enjoy the moment and count our many...
post titled: Grandma Jo Listens
By Polly LoganMay 15th, 2019
post titled: Grandma Jo Listens
Grandma Jo Listens
by Polly Logan, PAC Executive Assistant, Trainer, and Consultant She was a bit stern, stoic, and not overly affectionate....
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
By Carolyn LukertMay 15th, 2019
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
Consultant’s Corner
Dear PAC Consultant, My grandmother, who has dementia, recently moved into an assisted living community specifically designed...
post titled: Organization Designation – What Do You Know?
By Debi Tyler NewsomMay 15th, 2019
post titled: Organization Designation – What Do You Know?
Organization Designation – What Do You Know?
by Debi Tyler, PAC Client Relationship Director Around the first of the year, Positive Approach to Care (PAC) began a...
post titled: Dementias in the Courtroom: Did You Notice?
By Kathryn QuinlanMay 15th, 2019
post titled: Dementias in the Courtroom: Did You Notice?
Dementias in the Courtroom: Did You Notice?
by Kathryn Quinlan, PAC Certified Mentor and Wendy Wells When legal or guardianship concerns arise, recognizing the presence...
post titled: Lauren With A Side of Lewy
By Online Dementia JournalMay 15th, 2019
post titled: Lauren With A Side of Lewy
Lauren With A Side of Lewy
by Lauren U, PAC Core Team This has been a difficult month for me. I’m not sure what is going on. Writing about...
post titled: Newness of Life
By Linn PossellMay 15th, 2019
post titled: Newness of Life
Newness of Life
“There is in all visible things…a hidden wholeness.” Thomas Merton With spring comes sights, sounds, rituals,...
post titled: Discovering Music’s Power of Connecting
By Shelly EdwardsMay 15th, 2019
post titled: Discovering Music’s Power of Connecting
Discovering Music’s Power of Connecting
by Shelly Edwards, MLS, PAC Business Development Coordinator, Speaker, and Trainer I love music. It’s been a part of...
post titled: Assist to Sit
By Teepa SnowMay 15th, 2019
post titled: Assist to Sit
Assist to Sit
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA Take a look at this video clip: Click Here All transitions in movement are challenging...
post titled: Changing a Culture of Care
By Teepa SnowMay 15th, 2019
post titled: Changing a Culture of Care
Changing a Culture of Care
By Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA When it comes to dementia, there is a long-standing culture of mis-information, mis-understanding,...
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
By Carolyn LukertApril 15th, 2019
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
Consultant’s Corner
Dear PAC Consultant, My dad was diagnosed with Vascular Dementia last year. So far, our family has managed to support...
post titled: Using Cannabis with Dementia
By Corrie PhillipsApril 15th, 2019
post titled: Using Cannabis with Dementia
Using Cannabis with Dementia
With the medical and recreational legalization of Cannabis (marijuana) in some US states, many people are starting to...
post titled: The Choice is Yours
By Diane SlovinApril 15th, 2019
post titled: The Choice is Yours
The Choice is Yours
“You can’t make positive choices for the rest of your life without an environment that makes those choices easy,...
post titled: It’s a Moving Experience… Take the First Step
By Online Dementia JournalApril 15th, 2019
post titled: It’s a Moving Experience… Take the First Step
It’s a Moving Experience… Take the First Step
Making a move to a new home and lifestyle involves change which could lead to an emotional and often overwhelming time...
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
By Online Dementia JournalApril 15th, 2019
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Lauren With a Side of Lewy
I’ve spoken and written about Frosty, Jonnie, Eddy, Clyde and Lola. I don’t think I’ve ever spoken of...
post titled: Becoming Our Prayer
By Linn PossellApril 15th, 2019
post titled: Becoming Our Prayer
Becoming Our Prayer
“When you pray, move your feet.” African Proverb Prayer is another way of shifting into healing energy. We have...
post titled: Capturing a Moment of Rest through Music
By Online Dementia JournalApril 15th, 2019
post titled: Capturing a Moment of Rest through Music
Capturing a Moment of Rest through Music
Have you ever been so tired that a stop light seemed like a blessing? You close your eyes for just a second and take a...
post titled: Curious About the Relationship between Cannabis and Dementia?
By Teepa SnowApril 15th, 2019
post titled: Curious About the Relationship between Cannabis and Dementia?
Curious About the Relationship between Cannabis and Dementia?
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA As the US and Canada have opened the door to recreational and medical use marijuana, those...
post titled: Every Old Crow
By Online Dementia JournalApril 15th, 2019
post titled: Every Old Crow
Every Old Crow
“I know he’s my baby and all, but I just really think he’s beautiful,” I remember telling Mom. She...
post titled: A Thank You to Everyone Who Works to Better the Lives of People Living with Dementia
By Linn PossellMarch 15th, 2019
post titled: A Thank You to Everyone Who Works to Better the Lives of People Living with Dementia
A Thank You to Everyone Who Works to Better the Lives of People Living with Dementia
As we begin to roll up our sleeves and get ready to do more intentional work in 2019, I thought this would be a good time...
post titled: Shirley’s Trip from Present to Past: An Emerald’s Trip to Red Boiling Springs
By Online Dementia JournalMarch 15th, 2019
post titled: Shirley’s Trip from Present to Past: An Emerald’s Trip to Red Boiling Springs
Shirley’s Trip from Present to Past: An Emerald’s Trip to Red Boiling Springs
by Mary Anne Oglesby, Executive Director of Veranda Ministries and PAC Certified Independent Consultant and Coach Defining...
post titled: It’s a Beautiful Day
By Online Dementia JournalMarch 15th, 2019
post titled: It’s a Beautiful Day
It’s a Beautiful Day
By Mary Sue Wilkinson, Founder of Singing Heart to Heart This month I’m sharing with you a short video that will teach...
post titled: Active Through Triking
By Online Dementia JournalMarch 15th, 2019
post titled: Active Through Triking
Active Through Triking
by Susan Straley, Author of Alzheimer’s Trippin’ with George I stand next to George. In front of us is our recumbent...
post titled: Building Connections Beyond Language, Borders, and Cognitive Ability
By Online Dementia JournalMarch 15th, 2019
post titled: Building Connections Beyond Language, Borders, and Cognitive Ability
Building Connections Beyond Language, Borders, and Cognitive Ability
by Taylor Vander Well, Best Practice Lead at StoriiCare Immigrants and refugees in care communities face a host of challenges...
post titled: Repetition – When Does It Help? When Does It Hurt
By Teepa SnowMarch 15th, 2019
post titled: Repetition – When Does It Help? When Does It Hurt
Repetition – When Does It Help? When Does It Hurt
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA Here is what gets me curious… Why do people repeat the same actions, words, or interactions...
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
By Carolyn LukertMarch 15th, 2019
post titled: Consultant’s Corner
Consultant’s Corner
by Carolyn Lukert, MBA, CGCM & PAC Certified Consultant Welcome to Consultant’s Corner. This is a new monthly...
post titled: Private Certifications, Poetry, and Gluten-Free Cookies – Cheers to Uniqueness!
By Debi Tyler NewsomMarch 15th, 2019
post titled: Private Certifications, Poetry, and Gluten-Free Cookies – Cheers to Uniqueness!
Private Certifications, Poetry, and Gluten-Free Cookies – Cheers to Uniqueness!
by Deborah Tyler, PAC Client Relationship Director Convivial interactions, enthusiastic learners, poetry, Ghirardelli...
post titled: Do You Have Skill and Knowledge? Can You Help?
By Diane SlovinMarch 15th, 2019
post titled: Do You Have Skill and Knowledge? Can You Help?
Do You Have Skill and Knowledge? Can You Help?
by Diane Slovin, PAC Certification Lead Have you recently attended a PAC certification? As part of that experience, did...
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
By Online Dementia JournalMarch 15th, 2019
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Lauren With a Side of Lewy
People often ask me what has been most difficult about adjusting to life with dementia. In the past I’ve thought...
post titled: My Thursdays with Claude: Part 3
By Leslie CarneyMarch 15th, 2019
post titled: My Thursdays with Claude: Part 3
My Thursdays with Claude: Part 3
by Leslie Carney, LCSW, PAC Outreach Administrative Coordinator Putting your agenda in your back pocket, as Teepa says,...
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
By Online Dementia JournalFebruary 15th, 2019
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Lauren With a Side of Lewy
My husband, Eddy, left for a three-week trip to Hong Kong. I initially thought I would write about my month of independence....
post titled: My Thursday with Claude: Part 2
By Leslie CarneyFebruary 15th, 2019
post titled: My Thursday with Claude: Part 2
My Thursday with Claude: Part 2
by Leslie Carney, LCWS, PAC Outreach Administrative Coordinator It’s another Thursday and another opportunity to practice...
post titled: Dementia and the LGBTQ Community
By Linn PossellFebruary 15th, 2019
post titled: Dementia and the LGBTQ Community
Dementia and the LGBTQ Community
by Reverend Linn Possell, PAC Speaker and Lead Mentor We need physical, emotional, and spiritual connection to live a...
post titled: Finding Some Peace
By Linn PossellFebruary 15th, 2019
post titled: Finding Some Peace
Finding Some Peace
by Reverend Linn Possell, PAC Speaker and Lead Mentor In this month’s journal we talk about intimacy and what that means...
post titled: The PAC Way
By Online Dementia JournalFebruary 15th, 2019
post titled: The PAC Way
The PAC Way
by MaryAnne Oglesby-Sutherly, Founder/Executive Director of Veranda Ministries and PAC Consultant and Coach Many times...
post titled: The Introvert’s Guide to Using Music in Dementia Care
By Online Dementia JournalFebruary 15th, 2019
post titled: The Introvert’s Guide to Using Music in Dementia Care
The Introvert’s Guide to Using Music in Dementia Care
by Mary Sue Wilkinson, Founder of Singing Heart to Heart and Author of Songs You Know by Heart: A Simple Guide for Using...
post titled: Stars to Steer By
By Online Dementia JournalFebruary 15th, 2019
post titled: Stars to Steer By
Stars to Steer By
My mom, Mary, was diagnosed with Alzheimers in 2009, though, as is usual, she had been living with it for some years before...
post titled: Michigan Conference All-Star Lineup
By Online Dementia JournalFebruary 15th, 2019
post titled: Michigan Conference All-Star Lineup
Michigan Conference All-Star Lineup
by Brenda Roberts, PAC Certified Trainer, Coach, Consultant, and Mentor; also Director of Quality Assurance and Education,...
post titled: Sexuality and Intimacy
By Teepa SnowFebruary 15th, 2019
post titled: Sexuality and Intimacy
Sexuality and Intimacy
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA I believe it is more of an issue in dementia than ever before! I have certainly talked...
post titled: Can Dementia Be Prevented?
By Greg PhelpsFebruary 15th, 2019
post titled: Can Dementia Be Prevented?
Can Dementia Be Prevented?
by Greg Phelps, PAC Certified Coach, Mentor, Engagement Leader, and Trainer Working with PAC, we spend most of our time...
post titled: Incidental Reality: A Perspective on Resident-to-Resident Assault
By Jessica PelkeyFebruary 15th, 2019
post titled: Incidental Reality: A Perspective on Resident-to-Resident Assault
Incidental Reality: A Perspective on Resident-to-Resident Assault
by Jessica Pelkey, PAC Certified Coach, Trainer, Speaker, and Mentor Many of us have experienced dream states in which...
post titled: A Letter From the COO
By Amanda BulgarelliJanuary 15th, 2019
post titled: A Letter From the COO
A Letter From the COO
by Amanda Snow Bulgarelli, PAC COO and Mentor This year has truly been a blessing for all of us here at Positive Approach®...
post titled: PAC International, 2019
By Courtney ChorbaJanuary 15th, 2019
post titled: PAC International, 2019
PAC International, 2019
As we kick off the new year, the Positive Approach® team has been working hard to build the events calendar for certifications,...
post titled: Just Another New Year’s Resolution?
By Debi Tyler NewsomJanuary 15th, 2019
post titled: Just Another New Year’s Resolution?
Just Another New Year’s Resolution?
It’s a new year, with a focus on fresh starts, new chapters, and resolutions to accomplish goals that will make us happier...
post titled: How Can PAC Make a Difference for You in the New Year?
By Diane SlovinJanuary 15th, 2019
post titled: How Can PAC Make a Difference for You in the New Year?
How Can PAC Make a Difference for You in the New Year?
The new year gives us an opportunity to make a brand new start in everything. It allows us to reframe things and look...
post titled: Lauren With A Side of Lewy
By Online Dementia JournalJanuary 15th, 2019
post titled: Lauren With A Side of Lewy
Lauren With A Side of Lewy
by Lauren U, PAC Core Team This month I was adventurous. I had a friend reunion/vacation. I had planned on a great time...
post titled: My Thursdays with Claude
By Leslie CarneyJanuary 15th, 2019
post titled: My Thursdays with Claude
My Thursdays with Claude
A new year can be a great time to pick a new PAC skill to put into practice. In 2018, I added new skills to my toolbox,...
post titled: Taking Control of Your Destiny
By Linn PossellJanuary 15th, 2019
post titled: Taking Control of Your Destiny
Taking Control of Your Destiny
With the coming of a new year we often take this time to think of ways that we can improve our life. I always notice the...
post titled: Love Songs and Sad Songs
By Online Dementia JournalJanuary 15th, 2019
post titled: Love Songs and Sad Songs
Love Songs and Sad Songs
I arrived at the Valentine’s party with my special Love Songs songbooks in hand. While I was unpacking my guitar, Doris...
post titled: A New Year, A New Beginning
By Online Dementia JournalJanuary 15th, 2019
post titled: A New Year, A New Beginning
A New Year, A New Beginning
The best Christmas gift I ever received came with four legs, a tail, and a fuzzy, white coat—and with a big, red bow....
post titled: New Dementias, New Resources, New Treatments
By Teepa SnowJanuary 15th, 2019
post titled: New Dementias, New Resources, New Treatments
New Dementias, New Resources, New Treatments
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA Over the past few years we have learned a lot more about this thing called dementia. ...
post titled: Senior Helpers
By Corrie PhillipsDecember 24th, 2018
post titled: Senior Helpers
Senior Helpers
Whether you work in skilled, hospice, or in a home care setting, this program is a must-see for anyone who seeks to provide...
post titled: How Can We Create Community Where We Work?
By Bonnie TilleyDecember 15th, 2018
post titled: How Can We Create Community Where We Work?
How Can We Create Community Where We Work?
by Bonnie Tilley, Certified Community Team Lead Hello, my name is Bonnie Tilley, and I have the pleasure of being the...
post titled: Cabin Fever Reliever
By Online Dementia JournalDecember 15th, 2018
post titled: Cabin Fever Reliever
Cabin Fever Reliever
Do you find yourself tapping your toes or snapping your fingers to lively music? Do you like to dance? Have you ever tried...
post titled: Keep Calm and Brush On!
By Polly LoganDecember 15th, 2018
post titled: Keep Calm and Brush On!
Keep Calm and Brush On!
In the November issue of the Online Dementia Journal, we discussed oral issues that are commonly seen in people living...
post titled: The Difference is Respect
By Sharon JacksonDecember 15th, 2018
post titled: The Difference is Respect
The Difference is Respect
I sit in my office on the third floor of a long-term care home. My desk faces the window, and as I am working away, movement...
post titled: Helping a Family Say a Final Goodbye
By Shelly EdwardsDecember 15th, 2018
post titled: Helping a Family Say a Final Goodbye
Helping a Family Say a Final Goodbye
On April 17, 2018, I had a unique experience. In addition to being a PAC Certified Trainer, I serve as a Stephen Leader...
post titled: Letting Go and Moving Forward
By Teepa SnowDecember 15th, 2018
post titled: Letting Go and Moving Forward
Letting Go and Moving Forward
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA It seems so simple—coming out of your shell and doing something different, letting go...
post titled: How Can We Create Community Where We Work?
By Bonnie TilleyDecember 15th, 2018
post titled: How Can We Create Community Where We Work?
How Can We Create Community Where We Work?
Hello, my name is Bonnie Tilley, and I have the pleasure of being the Team Lead for Positive Approach® to Care’s...
post titled: Meet the Makers – DAA’s Upcoming Conference and Arts Fest Celebrating Artists Living with Dementia
By teepa_snow_adminDecember 15th, 2018
post titled: Meet the Makers – DAA’s Upcoming Conference and Arts Fest Celebrating Artists Living with Dementia
Meet the Makers – DAA’s Upcoming Conference and Arts Fest Celebrating Artists Living with Dementia
Join us in celebrating artists living with dementia at the 2019 Dementia Action Alliance Conference and Arts Fest, June...
post titled: Help is Here – A Special Kind of Guide for Family Caregivers
By teepa_snow_adminDecember 15th, 2018
post titled: Help is Here – A Special Kind of Guide for Family Caregivers
Help is Here – A Special Kind of Guide for Family Caregivers
by Itzel Morales Imagine your mother having Alzheimers Disease, being on hospice for 50 months, and then you are diagnosed...
post titled: Meet the Makers
By Online Dementia JournalDecember 15th, 2018
post titled: Meet the Makers
Meet the Makers
Join us in celebrating artists living with dementia at the 2019 Dementia Action Alliance Conference and Arts Fest, June...
post titled: Help is Here
By Online Dementia JournalDecember 15th, 2018
post titled: Help is Here
Help is Here
by Itzel Morales Imagine your mother having Alzheimers Disease, being on hospice for 50 months, and then you are diagnosed...
post titled: Planning for the Winter of the Life Cycle – the Pearl
By Kathy TuckeyDecember 15th, 2018
post titled: Planning for the Winter of the Life Cycle – the Pearl
Planning for the Winter of the Life Cycle – the Pearl
...
post titled: The Difference is Respect
By Sharon JacksonDecember 15th, 2018
post titled: The Difference is Respect
The Difference is Respect
I sit in my office on the third floor of a long-term care home. My desk faces the window, and as I am working away, movement...
post titled: Planning for the Winter of the Life Cycle – the Pearl
By Kathy TuckeyDecember 15th, 2018
post titled: Planning for the Winter of the Life Cycle – the Pearl
Planning for the Winter of the Life Cycle – the Pearl
“Winter must be cold for those with no warm memories” – Deborah Kerr in An Affair to Remember December brings with...
post titled: Celebrating the Gifts We Are Given
By Linn PossellDecember 15th, 2018
post titled: Celebrating the Gifts We Are Given
Celebrating the Gifts We Are Given
This is the time of year that many of us are busy finding gifts for the people in our lives. We try and be creative and...
post titled: Cabin Fever Reliever – Moving to Music for Young and Old
By teepa_snow_adminDecember 15th, 2018
post titled: Cabin Fever Reliever – Moving to Music for Young and Old
Cabin Fever Reliever – Moving to Music for Young and Old
Do you find yourself tapping your toes or snapping your fingers to lively music? Do you like to dance? Have you ever tried...
post titled: Keep Calm and Brush On! Part Two
By Polly LoganDecember 15th, 2018
post titled: Keep Calm and Brush On! Part Two
Keep Calm and Brush On! Part Two
In the November issue of the Online Dementia Journal, we discussed oral issues that are commonly seen in people living...
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
By Online Dementia JournalDecember 15th, 2018
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Lauren With a Side of Lewy
By Lauren U, PAC Core Team I like this time of year best. I like the brisk weather. I like crunching leaves on the ground....
post titled: Celebrating the Gifts We Are Given
By Linn PossellDecember 15th, 2018
post titled: Celebrating the Gifts We Are Given
Celebrating the Gifts We Are Given
This is the time of year that many of us are busy finding gifts for the people in our lives. We try and be creative and...
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
By Online Dementia JournalDecember 15th, 2018
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Lauren With a Side of Lewy
By Lauren U, PAC Core Team I like this time of year best. I like the brisk weather. I like crunching leaves on the ground....
post titled: Helping a Family Say a Final Goodbye
By Shelly EdwardsDecember 15th, 2018
post titled: Helping a Family Say a Final Goodbye
Helping a Family Say a Final Goodbye
On April 17, 2018, I had a unique experience. In addition to being a PAC Certified Trainer, I serve as a Stephen Leader...
post titled: Letting Go and Moving Forward – Holding On to What is Near and Dear is Reflexive and Automatic!
By Teepa SnowDecember 15th, 2018
post titled: Letting Go and Moving Forward – Holding On to What is Near and Dear is Reflexive and Automatic!
Letting Go and Moving Forward – Holding On to What is Near and Dear is Reflexive and Automatic!
It seems so simple—coming out of your shell and doing something different, letting go of your fears, and actively living...
post titled: You Asked For It, You Got It! – Need Short and Sweet Training Sessions with PAC Content? It’s Here!
By Amanda BulgarelliNovember 15th, 2018
post titled: You Asked For It, You Got It! – Need Short and Sweet Training Sessions with PAC Content? It’s Here!
You Asked For It, You Got It! – Need Short and Sweet Training Sessions with PAC Content? It’s Here!
by Amanda Snow Bulgarelli, PAC COO and Mentor Click here to watch a video from PAC Skills Make the Difference.
...post titled: To Read Is to Voyage Through Time
By teepa_snow_adminNovember 15th, 2018
post titled: To Read Is to Voyage Through Time
To Read Is to Voyage Through Time
Parallel to the growing interest in brain fitness, studies on the benefits of recreational reading have been popping up...
post titled: Miracle Pill
By Clarke PollardNovember 15th, 2018
post titled: Miracle Pill
Miracle Pill
by Clarke Pollard, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Support Network and PAC Mentor What if there was a pill...
post titled: PAC Launches New Education Kits
By Debi Tyler NewsomNovember 15th, 2018
post titled: PAC Launches New Education Kits
PAC Launches New Education Kits
“I have dementia training required for my Memory Care Staff!” “I have a new employee who needs to have four hours...
post titled: What You Can Do With the Strength of PAC
By Matthew ChristopherNovember 15th, 2018
post titled: What You Can Do With the Strength of PAC
What You Can Do With the Strength of PAC
The past three years have felt like I have been walking through a fog, looking for a light to guide me or a sign that...
post titled: Keep Calm and Brush On!
By Polly LoganNovember 15th, 2018
post titled: Keep Calm and Brush On!
Keep Calm and Brush On!
As we well know, it can be challenging for many of us in a Sapphire state to remember to brush and floss as much as we...
post titled: Breathe
By Diane SlovinNovember 15th, 2018
post titled: Breathe
Breathe
Breathing, we all do it…am I right? Obviously, we all breathe, but it turns out that how we breathe and when we do...
post titled: The Memory Activity Book
By Helen LambertNovember 15th, 2018
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: To Read Is to Voyage Through Time
By Online Dementia JournalNovember 15th, 2018
post titled: To Read Is to Voyage Through Time
To Read Is to Voyage Through Time
Parallel to the growing interest in brain fitness, studies on the benefits of recreational reading have been popping up...
post titled: You Asked For It, You Got It!
By Amanda BulgarelliNovember 15th, 2018
post titled: You Asked For It, You Got It!
You Asked For It, You Got It!
by Amanda Snow Bulgarelli, PAC COO and Mentor Click here to watch a video from PAC Skills Make the Difference. Teepa has...
post titled: Stop In the Name of the Law!
By Amanda BulgarelliNovember 15th, 2018
post titled: Stop In the Name of the Law!
Stop In the Name of the Law!
by Amanda Snow Bulgarelli, PAC COO and Mentor Click here to view a video about the upcoming Dementia in the Courtroom...
post titled: Keep Calm and Brush On! – Part One
By Polly LoganNovember 15th, 2018
post titled: Keep Calm and Brush On! – Part One
Keep Calm and Brush On! – Part One
As we well know, it can be challenging for many of us in a Sapphire state to remember to brush and floss as much as we...
post titled: First Annual PAC Conference
By Amanda BulgarelliNovember 15th, 2018
post titled: First Annual PAC Conference
First Annual PAC Conference
by Amanda Snow Bulgarelli, PAC COO and Mentor Dementia is a State of Mind Respect the state I’m in November 17th-19th,...
post titled: Special Times for Special People
By Teepa SnowNovember 15th, 2018
post titled: Special Times for Special People
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: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
By Online Dementia JournalNovember 15th, 2018
post titled: Lauren With a Side of Lewy
Lauren With a Side of Lewy
By Lauren U, PAC Core Team I’ve been struggling a bit to find a topic for this month. So often now I find I have...
post titled: Meditation
By Linn PossellNovember 15th, 2018
post titled: Meditation
Meditation
“A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.” Chinese proverb Recently I spoke...
post titled: Preparing for an Intergenerational Celebration
By Beth A. D. NolanNovember 15th, 2018
post titled: Preparing for an Intergenerational Celebration
Preparing for an Intergenerational Celebration
by Olivia I. Nolan and Beth A. D. Nolan, Ph.D. Holidays are a favorite for many families, and ours is no different. My...
post titled: Special Times for Special People
By Teepa SnowNovember 15th, 2018
post titled: Special Times for Special People
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: Meditation
By Linn PossellNovember 15th, 2018
post titled: Meditation
Meditation
“A bird does not sing because it has an answer,
...post titled: What You Can Do With the Strength of PAC
By Matthew ChristopherNovember 15th, 2018
post titled: What You Can Do With the Strength of PAC
What You Can Do With the Strength of PAC
The past three years have felt like I have been walking through a fog, looking for a light to guide me or a sign that...
post titled: Miracle Pill
By Clarke PollardNovember 15th, 2018
post titled: Miracle Pill
Miracle Pill
by Clarke Pollard, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Support Network and PAC Mentor What if there was a pill...
post titled: PAC Launches New Education Kits
By Debi Tyler NewsomNovember 15th, 2018
post titled: PAC Launches New Education Kits
PAC Launches New Education Kits
“I have dementia training required for my Memory Care Staff!”
...post titled: Breathe
By Diane SlovinNovember 15th, 2018
post titled: Breathe
Breathe
Breathing, we all do it…am I right? Obviously, we all breathe, but it turns out that how we breathe and when we do or...
post titled: Words of Encouragement
By teepa_snow_adminOctober 16th, 2018
post titled: Words of Encouragement
Words of Encouragement
At 48 years old, I found myself sitting nervously in the University of California San Francisco neurology department talking...
post titled: What’s Happening in the World of Grants with PAC? – Research Corner
By teepa_snow_adminOctober 16th, 2018
post titled: What’s Happening in the World of Grants with PAC? – Research Corner
What’s Happening in the World of Grants with PAC? – Research Corner
In partnership with PAC, the University of Southern Indiana Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness receives grant to enhance...
post titled: Do You Want to Take a Shower? – Finding better ways to get things started with personal care and cleanliness
By Amanda BulgarelliOctober 16th, 2018
post titled: Do You Want to Take a Shower? – Finding better ways to get things started with personal care and cleanliness
Do You Want to Take a Shower? – Finding better ways to get things started with personal care and cleanliness
by Amanda Snow Bulgarelli Click here to watch a video before you read the article!
...post titled: Interview with a PAC Trainer – Kasie Wimmer
By Diane SlovinOctober 16th, 2018
post titled: Interview with a PAC Trainer – Kasie Wimmer
Interview with a PAC Trainer – Kasie Wimmer
I had the pleasure of connecting with Kasie Wimmer recently. She is a Carlton University Instructor at Carlton Senior...
post titled: I’m Sorry
By Cheryl BuchholtzOctober 16th, 2018
post titled: I’m Sorry
I’m Sorry
by Cheryl Buchholtz, PAC Mentor To my beautiful, compassionate aunt who was like a mother to us! You opened your home...
post titled: Dining with Ambers
By Deirdre ThorntonOctober 16th, 2018
post titled: Dining with Ambers
Dining with Ambers
by Deirdre Thornton, PAC Mentor What is your most significant memory of sharing a meal with family, friends, or others?...
post titled: They Did It to Themselves – The Psych-Social Impact of Alcohol Related Dementias
By teepa_snow_adminOctober 16th, 2018
post titled: They Did It to Themselves – The Psych-Social Impact of Alcohol Related Dementias
They Did It to Themselves – The Psych-Social Impact of Alcohol Related Dementias
I am a medical social worker, therapist, educator, and dementia specialist who has been involved in counseling individuals...
post titled: Maddie Never Stops Moving – Monthly Music Moment
By teepa_snow_adminOctober 15th, 2018
post titled: Maddie Never Stops Moving – Monthly Music Moment
Maddie Never Stops Moving – Monthly Music Moment
Maddie never stops moving. She walks down the narrow hallway, from one end of the memory care home to the other. Occasionally...
post titled: Early Birds…Grab Your Seat Now!
By Amanda BulgarelliOctober 15th, 2018
post titled: Early Birds…Grab Your Seat Now!
Early Birds…Grab Your Seat Now!
by Amanda Snow Bulgarelli, COO PAC Early Bird Specials Are Here! Don’t let these courses fly away. Just a $250 non-refundable...
post titled: Do You Want to Take a Shower?
By Amanda BulgarelliOctober 15th, 2018
post titled: Do You Want to Take a Shower?
Do You Want to Take a Shower?
by Amanda Snow Bulgarelli Click here to watch a video before you read the article! Have you ever experienced something...
post titled: Words of Encouragement
By Online Dementia JournalOctober 15th, 2018
post titled: Words of Encouragement
Words of Encouragement
At 48 years old, I found myself sitting nervously in the University of California San Francisco neurology department talking...
post titled: What’s Happening in the World of Grants with PAC?
By Online Dementia JournalOctober 15th, 2018
post titled: What’s Happening in the World of Grants with PAC?
What’s Happening in the World of Grants with PAC?
In partnership with PAC, the University of Southern Indiana Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness receives grant to enhance...
post titled: I’m Sorry
By Cheryl BuchholtzOctober 15th, 2018
post titled: I’m Sorry
I’m Sorry
by Cheryl Buchholtz, PAC Mentor To my beautiful, compassionate aunt who was like a mother to us! You opened your home...
post titled: Dining with Ambers
By Deirdre ThorntonOctober 15th, 2018
post titled: Dining with Ambers
Dining with Ambers
by Deirdre Thornton, PAC Mentor What is your most significant memory of sharing a meal with family, friends, or others?...
post titled: Interview with a PAC Trainer
By Online Dementia JournalOctober 15th, 2018
post titled: Interview with a PAC Trainer
Interview with a PAC Trainer
by Diane Slovin, US Public Certifications Program Director I had the pleasure of connecting with Kasie Wimmer recently....
post titled: They Did It to Themselves
By Online Dementia JournalOctober 15th, 2018
post titled: They Did It to Themselves
They Did It to Themselves
I am a medical social worker, therapist, educator, and dementia specialist who has been involved in counseling individuals...
post titled: The Possibilities Are Endless: Lauren With A Side of Lewy
By Online Dementia JournalOctober 15th, 2018
post titled: The Possibilities Are Endless: Lauren With A Side of Lewy
The Possibilities Are Endless: Lauren With A Side of Lewy
After nine weeks, and with three fractures, finally I am able to get out of bed. It has been a long stretch of time, and...