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Claudia Allen: Improve Care for Patients With Alzheimer's Using the Allen Model of Cognitive Disabilities

While working in geriatrics, Dementia Care Specialist President Kim Warchol, OTR/L indentified methods to improve the function, safety and quality of life of individuals with Alzheimer's and related dementias.

One of the most powerful outcomes of using the Allen Model of Cognitive Disabilities is the ability to respond to behaviors and communicate with the patient based on his or her level of function.

Communication—the expressive or receptive exchange of information—is vital to the functional success and emotional well-being of the person with dementia. Difficulty expressing needs and/or understanding another person is extremely stressful to both the individual with dementia and the caregiver. In addition, any type of communication breakdown can contribute significantly to excess disability. We can help.

Download Communication Tips for Serving Individuals With Dementia, a free CPI eBook for those caring for individuals with dementia. This eBook provides tips on how to gain the attention and trust of those in your care, as well how to be patient, supportive, and friendly in their presence.

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