Creating Rich Sensory and Social Experiences for Those Experiencing Dementia Pt. 2
Discovering beauty, interest, and meaning together with your companion experiencing dementia.
Creating Rich Sensory and Social Experiences for Those Experiencing Dementia
Creating the right activities for your loved one with dementia involves understanding their social preferences and incorporating sensory elements to enhance their experience. By doing so, you can help them lead a more fulfilling and engaging life.
The Risk of Living Fully
We are big believers in the dignity of risk because our older companions and those with dementia have taught and shown us that living fully includes risk, and every one of them is good with that truth.
Sundowning and the DAWN Method
We rarely see our clients experience sundowning. We believe it is because the tools of the DAWN Method taught us how to help their brains and hearts be full.
Our Brave Friend
When I heard our friend had breathed her last breath, the first words that came to my mind were, “She was brave.” I have never before described one of my companions experiencing dementia as “brave,” though all of them have been.
The Challenge of Caregiving
Caregiving can be challenging. I know this both professionally and personally.
Sacred Work
Society may paint another picture, but spending time with people experiencing dementia is sacred work I get to do. The DAWN Method has taught me how to provide the right type of care in the right amounts.
A Story of Hope and Joy through the DAWN Method
thank you for guiding me through the DAWN Method program & reducing my stress level, making me more confident that I can successfully live a joyful, great life with Rich until the end.
Caregivers, we’ve got your back.
At Better People Care, we are + bringing hope through DAWN Dementia Specialist Care for your loved one + bringing you education and coaching in the DAWN Method + bringing excellence in care management for you and your loved one + bringing education for your family, friends, and neighbors on how to support you and your loved one We are…
Remembering Our Friend
He was dignified, intelligent, personable, and had an easy laugh. Yes, he was having a harder time remembering and doing some of the simple tasks of life that were once very easy. But with the right kind of dementia-understanding, dementia-supportive help (The DAWN Method), he retained his personality… dignity… intelligence… personable ways, and easy laugh. He enjoyed visiting and talking…