I’ve recently had the privilege of spending time with a gentleman who loves to cook but is also experiencing Parkinson’s and dementia.
As I think about a plan of care, I would want to focus on helping him continue to cook because it is something he greatly enjoys. There will be changes, and it will be my job to accommodate and support those changes in a dignified dementia-understanding way. The DAWN method teaches this. Strength-based care lets people enjoy what matters to them while we work behind the scenes to support safety and well-being. Watch the video for more!
