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post titled: An Activity that Engages and Exercises Language, Visual, and Other Skills
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: Decoding Distress
By Online Dementia JournalSeptember 15th, 2019
post titled: Decoding Distress
Decoding Distress
Distress and Dementia – two words that we often find used together. And just why is that, I wonder? Who is...
post titled: What to Say and Do When Someone Doesn’t Recognize You
By Teepa SnowAugust 26th, 2019
post titled: What to Say and Do When Someone Doesn’t Recognize You
What to Say and Do When Someone Doesn’t Recognize You
by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA There are times when someone living with dementia doesn’t know me or calls me other...
post titled: 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: 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: How to Assist Someone to Sit
By Corrie PhillipsMay 17th, 2019
post titled: How to Assist Someone to Sit
How to Assist Someone to Sit
Take a look at this video clip: All transitions in movement are challenging when the brain is failing. Sustaining a rhythm...
post titled: What’s Happening at PAC this Week: May 13 – 18
By Corrie PhillipsMay 13th, 2019
post titled: What’s Happening at PAC this Week: May 13 – 18
What’s Happening at PAC this Week: May 13 – 18
PAC Happenings for May 13-May 18 and more… What is Teepa Up to Now? Teepa is speaking at the Michigan Assisted...
post titled: “Have You Seen My Mother?” – Dealing with Sadness and Loss
By Valerie FeurichApril 11th, 2019
post titled: “Have You Seen My Mother?” – Dealing with Sadness and Loss
“Have You Seen My Mother?” – Dealing with Sadness and Loss
Are you caring for a person living with dementia (PLwD)? Do you find yourself puzzled at times and unsure what to do when...
post titled: How to Respond When Someone Asks the Same Question Over and Over Again
By Valerie FeurichMarch 23rd, 2019
post titled: How to Respond When Someone Asks the Same Question Over and Over Again
How to Respond When Someone Asks the Same Question Over and Over Again
When a person who is living with dementia repeats the same question over and over again, it is normal for care partners...
post titled: How to Help when Someone is Lost in Time or Space
By Valerie FeurichMarch 5th, 2019
post titled: How to Help when Someone is Lost in Time or Space
How to Help when Someone is Lost in Time or Space
Have you experienced situations in which a person living with dementia seems unaware of where they are, or they ask to...
post titled: 5 Tips for Getting Started at Communicating Better
By Valerie FeurichFebruary 8th, 2019
post titled: 5 Tips for Getting Started at Communicating Better
5 Tips for Getting Started at Communicating Better
When a person is living with dementia (PLwD), communication can sometimes become difficult. As a person’s brain...
post titled: Dementia Care Partner Talk Show – Episode 24: How is the PAC Method Different
By Corrie PhillipsJanuary 21st, 2019
post titled: Dementia Care Partner Talk Show – Episode 24: How is the PAC Method Different
Dementia Care Partner Talk Show – Episode 24: How is the PAC Method Different
Learn how Teepa Snow’s “Positive Approach to Care” techniques are different from traditional dementia care methods....
post titled: Dementia Care Partner Talk Show – Episode 23: Things are Changing!
By Corrie PhillipsJanuary 21st, 2019
post titled: Dementia Care Partner Talk Show – Episode 23: Things are Changing!
Dementia Care Partner Talk Show – Episode 23: Things are Changing!
This is the Dementia Care Partner Talkshow, a podcast to help you navigate the senior care maze. Learn and laugh with...
post titled: University of Southern Indiana (USI)
By Corrie PhillipsDecember 31st, 2018
post titled: University of Southern Indiana (USI)
University of Southern Indiana (USI)
The project will focus on nursing home staff with three goals: The Building a Dementia-Competent Nursing Home Workforce...
post titled: Alzheimer’s Support Network
By Corrie PhillipsDecember 30th, 2018
post titled: Alzheimer’s Support Network
Alzheimer’s Support Network
The Alzheimer’s Support Network is a 501(c)3 nonprofit located in Collier County, Florida. Their mission is to...
post titled: Relias
By Corrie PhillipsDecember 30th, 2018
post titled: Relias
Relias
Teepa’s Positive Approach to care is available through the Relias learning management system (LMS). Relias...
post titled: It’s Never 2 Late (IN2L)
By Corrie PhillipsDecember 30th, 2018
post titled: It’s Never 2 Late (IN2L)
It’s Never 2 Late (IN2L)
It’s Never 2 Late’s computer systems have opened up possibilities for tens of thousands of seniors across...
post titled: Ceresti Health
By Corrie PhillipsDecember 30th, 2018
post titled: Ceresti Health
Ceresti Health
Being a family caregiver can be overwhelming. This is particularly true if your loved one suffers from chronic conditions...
post titled: Alzheimer’s Music Connect
By Corrie PhillipsDecember 21st, 2018
post titled: Alzheimer’s Music Connect
Alzheimer’s Music Connect
Utilizing a patent pending process for enhancing carefully selected music, Alzheimer’s Music Connect has developed...
post titled: Pines Education and Training Institute
By Corrie PhillipsDecember 20th, 2018
post titled: Pines Education and Training Institute
Pines Education and Training Institute
Pines DVDs and Content are moving into the PAC family! After over eight years of partnership, the resources we developed...
post titled: Singing Heart to Heart
By Corrie PhillipsDecember 13th, 2018
post titled: Singing Heart to Heart
Singing Heart to Heart
Singing Heart to Heart is a unique company devoted to bringing the joy of music and singing to seniors with decades of...
post titled: Shared Rest Time and Space…Restful or Restless?
By Teepa SnowJune 15th, 2017
post titled: Shared Rest Time and Space…Restful or Restless?
Shared Rest Time and Space…Restful or Restless?
For many, sharing sleeping spaces and times can be a comforting and bonding experience. For others, having another person...