I wanted to tell you about a great time I had co-teaching our Dementia Therapy Intermediate training program last week. Our group of participants are part of the dementia care solution, as evidenced by their efforts to nurture their expertise and foster their passion for our shared mission to improve quality of life for people with dementia. They’re on the road to becoming Dementia Capable Care Therapists (DCCT... Read more »

Join our network and become a part of the solution! Together, with common skills and approaches to dementia care, we can help people with dementia and their famil... Read more »

It’s important that we as a society center our efforts on more than just research. A coordinated effort must include enveloping the millions of people living with Alzheimer’s/dementia today with the help and guidance of occupational therapists, nurses, and other health professionals who have specialized dementia management skil... Read more »

Check out this video with Maureen Rodgers of Provision Living. I’m happy that Provision Living is pursuing our Distinguished Provider recognition for all their communities. As Maureen says, this professional acknowledgment is a symbol of each community’s commitment to deepening their skills, their training, and their passion for delivering a higher standard of memory c... Read more »

I’m proud and excited to share an awesome infographic that beautifully conveys our message of caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s with passion and heart. Please share this infographic to show your support for raising the standard for memory c... Read more »

I am so excited to share with you news of a landmark ruling that brings great news for persons with Alzheimer’s/dementia and their families. With this legislation, therapists are now empowered to establish maintenance plans to minimize problems for persons with Alzheimer’s and other progressive conditi... Read more »

If you’re a nurse, a therapist, or anyone who cares for someone with dementia, the webinar I’m hosting on January 24, 2013 will help you reduce aggressive behavior, falls, and hospitalizations. Join me during this AANAC webinar and learn about an important path we all need to take toward helping people with dementia to thrive.... Read more »

If you’re a caregiver for someone with dementia, you know that finding value and meaning in providing care can be challenging to say the least. Check out my article about how you can get the skills and the tools to handle the challenges you face and provide quality care.... Read more »

I’m so pleased to present this video about the wonderful work of staff members at the Specialty Care Clinic of the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. As you can see, these dedicated staff members have created a warm, safe, comfortable, and person-centered environment for the patients/long-term stay residents with dementia in their care.... Read more »

Check out this video about the Allen Cognitive Network's 9th Cognitive Symposium, where people from around the world gathered to learn from and network with other leaders who are expert at using the Cognitive Disabilities Model in their practice. Claudia Allen and Cathy Earhart, leaders in the field of helping people with cognitive disabilities to thrive, were among the presenters, and shared their passion for making life better for individuals with cognitive challenges.... Read more »