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The DAWN Method @thedawnmethod.bsky.social · 10h

#DementiaCare means supporting someone who's losing the ability to perceive risk. We must juggle autonomy and safety—providing just enough care that they don't refuse help and put themselves in danger. Acceptance of care lies in dignity and autonomy. Success requires respect.

Sunlit tree in meadow with text, Strength-based dementia care. The DAWN Method

The DAWN Method @thedawnmethod.bsky.social · 1d

Exciting research: #dementia care partners trained in the DAWN Method of #dementiaCare experienced a 23.1% increase in positive attitudes towards caregiving. Read more about the study

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Positive attitude scores towards caregiving increased by 23.1% from pre-course rating to post-course rating.
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The DAWN Method @thedawnmethod.bsky.social · 2d

"When I have the privilege of giving even glimpses of the DAWN Method to a family, it's as if they get to take a deep breath for the first time in a really long time." -Jill Couch, MS, OT/L. Becoming a DAWN Certified #Dementia Specialist. #certifitation #training
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The revolutionary method that creates less stress and more companionship. Dementia Care Specialist Certification for Professionals - DAWN (sunlit tree, certification badge and ginkgo leaf with one side fading and the other becoming rainbow colored)

The DAWN Method @thedawnmethod.bsky.social · 3d

This book provides tools and techniques that we can use when we spend time with people experiencing #dementia, which will dramatically improve the emotional environment for both parties in the care relationship.

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The DAWN Method @thedawnmethod.bsky.social · 4d

Why do some people with dementia get so angry? There is an answer—a way to avoid the anger that so often accompanies dementia—but it’s not a simple one.

Read more in articles about anger and dementia.

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Turbulent water in stream with text, Diffusing the anger that sometimes accompanies dementia. DAWN

The DAWN Method @thedawnmethod.bsky.social · 5d

Saying "you should/must/need to, because" doesn't help in #dementia care because we lose the thinking skills needed to make sense of those statements. Rather than explain, distract me or partner with me in doing something fun, or turn my attention elsewhere.
#dementia

Pink flowers in tree with sunshine and text, We can prevent hurt feelings in dementia… DAWN

The DAWN Method @thedawnmethod.bsky.social · 6d

Don't face dementia alone. Our expert-led training and supportive community will guide you every step of the way. Join the HomeCare Community

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Learn all the tools and techniques of the DAWN Method… Group calls, class and private community (ginkgo leaf with one side fading, the other side in rainbow colors)

The DAWN Method @thedawnmethod.bsky.social · 7d

Visit our DAWN guide to caring for someone with #dementia at home & get tips to make life less stressful for both of you. thedawnmethod.com/caring-for-s... #Alzheimers #DementiaCare #DementiaCareTips #DementiaCoach #DementiaRoadmap #DementiaCaregiver #DementiaSupport #theDAWNmethod

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The DAWN Method @thedawnmethod.bsky.social · 8d

An empowering technique for care partners is to be thoughtful about what is visible and what is not visible in the home. Clutter, or too many options, inhibits choice. Clear off surfaces and put out just the items you want used or selected. Enable me!

#dementia #Alzheimers

Green grapes on the ground with text, We can live with dementia because not everything is lost. DAWN

The DAWN Method @thedawnmethod.bsky.social · 9d

Creemos que las familias pueden brindar un excelente cuidado de la demencia en el hogar. Descubra cómo en el Manual para el cuidado de la demencia, ahora disponible en español.

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Manual para el cuidado de la demencia - Available in Spanish and English - (two books - The Dementia Handbook; sunlit tree in meadow) Judy Cornish; The DAWN Method

The DAWN Method @thedawnmethod.bsky.social · 10d

Learn kind, mindful #dementia care techniques and tools. Reduce stress for all of you. Get private, personal advice tailored to your specific situation. Sign up today!.

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Take a Live Class; Personalized Dementia Care Coaching for Families in the DAWN Method (person taking notes)

The DAWN Method @thedawnmethod.bsky.social · 11d

It is easier for someone with #dementia to choose between two options or to choose whether to do something or not. Ask, “Would you like a cookie or piece of pie?” rather than “What do you want for dessert?” Presenting options is a way we can empower someone with dementia.

Red paintbrush flower with text, Strength-based dementia care. DAWN

The DAWN Method @thedawnmethod.bsky.social · 12d

When #dementia takes away memory and rational thought functions, it becomes difficult to make decisions. If we ask our loved ones open-ended questions, we are requiring that they use recall and analysis to find an answer, something they cannot do. Give them options instead.

Pink paintbrush flowers in meadow with text, living with dementia happily. DAWN

The DAWN Method @thedawnmethod.bsky.social · 13d

"We can dramatically improve the emotional environment when we recognize which skills are lost and which are retained, and provide truly strength-based support...Distress is greatly reduced for everyone." Learn more: thedawnmethod.com/dementia-wit...

#dementia #Alzheimers #DementiaCare

We can enrich not only their lives but ours as well. Book cover - Dementia With Dignity: Living Well with Alzheimer's or Dementia Using the DAWN Method by Judy Cornish (book cover has ginkgo leaf with one side fading and the other in rainbow colors)

The DAWN Method @thedawnmethod.bsky.social · 14d

No one likes being told what to do, and that doesn’t change when dementia comes into the picture. Also, "no" may be an indication that they need more information. Read more in our blog article.

Managing Dementia and Stubbornness: Turning “No” into “Yes”

You can manage dementia & stubbornness with practical strategies. Discover ways to empower them, reduce resistance, & decrease stress with our expert tips.

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The DAWN Method @thedawnmethod.bsky.social · 15d

Dignity lies in autonomy, being able to make decisions and shape our lives the way we wish. When people begin to experience #dementia, they do not lose themselves. They lose themselves when we take away dignity. Look for ways to give me choices and to express my preferences!

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The DAWN Method @thedawnmethod.bsky.social · 16d

Less stress, more joy. Our #dementia #training empowers families to provide DAWN strength-based care. Learn more.

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The DAWN Method @thedawnmethod.bsky.social · 17d

#Dementia caregiving means matching your expectations to my abilities. Meeting deadlines and completing tasks is still possible, just not probable. Embrace the possible! Focus on the next step (not on completion) and we'll have our best chance of success.

#Alzheimers

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The DAWN Method @thedawnmethod.bsky.social · 18d

#Dementia takes away rational thinking and memory skills, but not intuitive skills. We become unable to learn thru memorization but continue to learn from experience. Fill my life with good routines and pleasant experiences!

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#Alzheimers #DementiaCare

Forest lake and clouds with text, We can live with dementia because not everything is lost. the DAWN Method

The DAWN Method @thedawnmethod.bsky.social · 19d

The odds are against you if you rely on your gut. Working with people who are experiencing #dementia requires a new way of interacting. Stop inadvertently embarrassing, frustrating and undermining them. Sign up today!

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You need a dementia coach. DAWN (path alongside pond disappearing into fog)

The DAWN Method @thedawnmethod.bsky.social · 20d

It’s emotionally painful for our brains to have too little sensory or social stimulation. Agitation, exit-seeking, combative behaviors aren’t really #dementia behaviors; they’re the behaviors we humans exhibit when we’re feeling stressed or afraid.

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#mindfulness

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The DAWN Method @thedawnmethod.bsky.social · 21d

Low blood sugar, dehydration and poor nutrition all make people physically uncomfortable, and physical discomfort can make us unpleasant company. Looking for ways to maximize nutrition and hydration is another way we can enhance companionship in caregiving.

#dementia

Daisies in mountain meadow with text, Focus on the person, not dementia. DAWN

The DAWN Method @thedawnmethod.bsky.social · 22d

Dementia caregivers who learned the DAWN Method had a 34.7% decrease in perceived caregiving burden and a 23.1% increase in positive attitudes. Read more about the University of Alabama study at our website.

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The DAWN Method @thedawnmethod.bsky.social · 23d

At DAWN, we do not see the problems caused by #dementia as 'dementia-related behaviors,' but instead as the emotional distress that people experience when they undergo progressive cognitive impairment. Get DAWN Certified.
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The DAWN Method @thedawnmethod.bsky.social · 24d

This book is about what #dementia looks like when we focus on the person who is experiencing it rather than seeing a disease and its symptoms. Learn to see the pattern of skills and abilities that remain available to people even though they have dementia. thedawnmethod.com/dementia-wit...

Book, Dementia With Dignity by Judy Cornish with text, Recognize the abilities of dementia...