My Dad and Me Pt 3

The DAWN Method will teach you how to create an environment where it is possible to brush and floss teeth, trim fingernails and toenails, pluck chin hairs, get up close and personal with a companion with dementia, and not worry about being harmed by them. 

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The Art of Noticing

Creating Rich Sensory and Social Experiences for Those Experiencing Dementia - Part 8: Noticing As we continue to explore options for creating sensory and social experiences for our loved ones experiencing dementia, let's get back to the art of noticing.  If your loved one was a pilot or farmer, they probably have spent most of their lives noticing the clouds.…

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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…

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Thoughts On Attention Skills

If you’re loved one experiencing dementia is doing things like you see in the pictures above, please understand that they are not doing that to make your life more difficult.They have diminishing attention skills, and something else draws their attention away. Check out the video for more thoughts. https://www.instagram.com/p/C6ZqhPeOTtG

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