Lessons in Preparing Dinner

I want to share this quick story on my recent experience preparing dinner with a companion with dementia!  This companion may be experiencing cognitive change, but she can still maintain autonomy and independence in everyday tasks like cutting strawberries! https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cyn_HF2ulvm/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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A Personal Dementia Story

Sharing my personal perspective today. My dad has dementia, but because I have set up a dementia-supportive and understanding environment, he will always know who I am. He has learned by experience that when I show up, he can trust me and share happy times.  The DAWN method has created this safe space for us to share time together despite…

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