Enjoying Photo Albums

One of the BEST things I've learned while working alongside my companions with dementia is how to adjust experiences so they can most enjoy them.  Photo albums can be problematic because they are big and heavy, making them difficult for our friends to manage.  Instead, get a few old photos loose and keep them on hand, which allows your companion…

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Better Dementia Care: Insights and Advice From Expert Jill Couch

It was an honor to be on Jerry’s insightful and valuable show. You can listen to the show here. Here's what Jerry shared: "In this heartfelt and insightful episode, we sit down with Jill Couch, a dementia care specialist, DAWN Method trainer, and founder of Better People Care. Jill shares her personal journey into dementia care, sparked by her experiences…

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“A Hundred Stories”

A Tribute To Our Friend It was 1962, and he and his wife were visiting Colorado from their home state of Kansas. “My brother-in-law and I were fishing from the bank up at Horsetooth Reservoir.  I felt the tug on my line and began to reel in.  When I saw the shadow in the water, I said, that can’t be…

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