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post titled: How to Return to In-Person Visits when Dementia is Involved

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...