We are excited to share that Elisa, a certified DAWN Trainer, is offering an online class to teach the DAWN Method for Families. The classes will be held via Zoom and run for 8 weeks beginning March 6. They will be offered every Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 pm MST. The DAWN Method is a mindful way of being and…
My dad drew his last breath a week and a half ago. If you have read this blog for a while, you have read that he was experiencing advancing dementia and I had the honor of managing his care and helping provide his care. My dad was one of the good ones. I’ll post more details following his memorial service…
We're doing a series on maximizing safety and well-being for your loved ones living at home. Today, we are talking about safety in the bathroom - the number one location of falls. In the video, I will talk about bathroom rugs, transfer bars, grab bars, and floor grippers. Check it out, and stay tuned for more safety tips to come!…
Continuing our series on Maximizing safety and well-being for our loved ones living at home. Today, we are focusing on stairs. As an occupational therapist, I believe that stairs are a great way to help our loved ones continue to get exercise and move in this unique way. We just have to make those stairs safe! Join our email list as…
Cameras are good for maximizing safety by monitoring for falls and your companion’s habits/rhythms. The one monitoring the app needs to commit to receiving notifications and be invested in the well-being of the loved one to respond when needed. https://www.instagram.com/p/DFYu0bcRRy_/
Helping our loved ones live in their own home with maximized safety and well-being - we're diving deeper into using cameras. Placement can be very discrete and put in a place that is most helpful for keeping an eye on their safety. Additionally, they are very user-friendly. Check out the video! https://www.instagram.com/p/DFLy0j7q7Qd/
Cameras are an excellent safety asset to keep your loved one living safely in their own home.In our series on helping people live well in their homes with maximized safety and well-being, we are discussing cameras.Today is part one of a series of videos on cameras, so stay tuned for more information. https://www.instagram.com/p/DFGZelwpTFM/
Choosing chairs with armrests offers extra support for safe sitting and standing, and adding tennis balls to the chair legs makes moving chairs easier and reduces the risk of falls. Simple changes have a big impact! Check out the video below and follow along with this series for more tips to create a safe and comfortable home for those with…
Whenever possible, expose your loved one to babies of all types. I have never seen a person experiencing dementia not smile or brighten up just a bit when they see babies of any kind.Look up pictures and videos of baby humans and animals, and sit and enjoy with them (incredible that we can improve our day by simply joining our…
I realized not long ago how the work I do now, using the DAWN Method to maximize the lives of my companions experiencing dementia, is the purest version of Occupational Therapy I've practiced in my extensive career. Occupational therapy is the art and science of "participation," a crucial tool in helping individuals fully engage in the "occupations (activities, tasks, jobs,…
