Dementia Care Specialists

🧠 Person-centered care isn’t just a method - it’s a mindset!
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Caring for individuals with dementia requires understanding their unique needs, preferences, and abilities to foster meaningful connections and improve their quality of life.

📖 This blog explores:
✔️ What person-centered dementia care really means
✔️ Key strategies for implementation
✔️ How training empowers caregivers to deliver the best care

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🎓 Want to elevate your skills? Our Dementia Capable Care Specialist Credential equips you with the tools to make a real impact in dementia care. Get certified: https://bit.ly/4jgJp7k

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Enhance your skills and provide life-changing care for those living with dementia. Our training offers:
✔️Proven, evidence-based techniques for effective care
✔️Person-centered strategies to elevate quality of life
✔️A network of passionate professionals all committed to making a difference

Don’t miss your opportunity and transform your care approach - sign up now!

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🌟 Happy National Volunteer Week! (April 20-26)

This week, we celebrate the incredible volunteers who give their time, compassion, and dedication to making a difference - especially those supporting individuals living with dementia. 💙

From engaging in meaningful activities to offering comfort and companionship, volunteers play a vital role in enhancing quality of life for those with dementia and their care partners.

At Dementia Care Specialists, we believe in empowering caregivers and communities with the training they need to provide compassionate, person-centered support.

👏 Thank you to all the volunteers who help create a more dementia-capable world!

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👏 Shoutout to Karen Dunlap, a dedicated DCC Certified Instructor since January 2021! With over 800 participants trained through SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania Training and Education Fund, Karen is making an incredible impact in dementia care education. 💙

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Quick Reminder for Dementia Caregivers 🧠

Patience and flexibility are key. A person with dementia may feel confused or frustrated—meet them where they are, not where you want them to be. 💙

Small moments of understanding can make a big difference.

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⭐This week's spotlight shines on Sharon Jackson, one of our Global Professional Instructors. ⭐

❔We asked Sharon, "What strategies can caregivers use to foster meaningful connections with individuals in advanced stages of dementia?"

Here’s what she had to say:

Care partners may feel uncomfortable once someone begins to lose the ability to communicate verbally because they just do not know what to say or how to connect. If this resonates with you, I have a few tips that I hope can help.

⭐Pay Attention to Body Language
If the individual is tense, scared, bored, relaxed etc. their body language tells you this and can be validated and addressed accordingly.

⭐Eye Contact
Similar to body language, watch their eyes and facial expressions for reactions of understanding, comfort, uncertainty etc. Always get in their line of vision and gain eye contact before interacting and watch for changes as you proceed.

⭐Preferred Name
Call them by their preferred name initially and throughout the interaction. This may keep their attention and foster feelings of safety. Make sure you use their preferred name for their current reality. If you called me “Mrs. Jackson” and my short-term memory was impaired, I may not recall the time in my life when I was married and therefore may not respond.

⭐Tone of Voice
A higher pitch/tone can trigger alertness and may gain attention or awaken someone who may be bored. A lower pitch/tone can create feelings of calm/relaxation.

⭐Beloved Long-Term Memories
If the person in care loves the ocean, take 5 minutes in a 1:1 engagement, turn on wave sounds, show images of beautiful beaches and waters, use coconut-scented lotion, and share a story you learned about the individual’s travels to different beaches.

Creating meaningful connections can bring joy and comfort at any stage of dementia.

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Become a Certified Dementia Care Instructor 🌟
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Lead, educate, and elevate dementia care in your organization. Our instructor certification equips you with the skills to train others and set new care standards.

💡 Why Get Certified?
✔️ Deepen your expertise in dementia care
✔️ Gain confidence as a knowledgeable trainer
✔️ Advance your career with a recognized certification

Take the next step in making a lasting impact.

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🌍 Happy World Health Day!

Today, we celebrate the importance of global health and the role each of us plays in improving care for individuals living with dementia and other cognitive challenges. 🧠💙

At Dementia Care Specialists, we are committed to training and empowering caregivers to enhance the well-being, safety, and quality of life for those with dementia. By prioritizing compassionate, person-centered care, we can make a positive impact on the health and happiness of both caregivers and those they support.

👏 Let’s continue to promote healthy, inclusive environments for all, especially those living with dementia.

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Advance Your Dementia Care Skills & Make a Lasting Impact!
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The Dementia Capable Care Specialist Credential empowers caregivers with the skills to provide exceptional, person-centered dementia care. With this certification, you’ll learn to:

✅ Enhance quality of life
✅ Understand cognitive levels
✅ Manage challenging behaviors
✅ Support families

This certification strengthens both your professional expertise and the lives of those in your care.

Earn your Dementia Capable Care Specialist Credential today!

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⭐This week's spotlight shines on Sharon Host, who recently retired as one of our Global Professional Instructors. ⭐

♥️ She shares her final Dementia Care Insight, "Reflections of My Time at Dementia Care Specialists."

Here’s what she had to say:

I wanted to reflect on my time at DCS and how it has impacted my life.

Dementia Care Specialists is a special company because it was founded by someone who has walked the walk and talked the talk in memory care. For me, that meant the company was designed to be mission driven, which was important because it aligned with my purpose in life, meaning it was the perfect fit for me.

Joining DCS was a great start to the sunset part of my career as an occupational therapist focused on cognitive impairment. I want to share with you some of my learnings and loves of working for DCS:

☑️Being able to devote my time and talent to dementia care was like a kid getting to live at a fun playground, every-single-day!
☑️I love the “ah-ha” moment when someone I was teaching/coaching realized using the approaches we teach really work
☑️I love that it’s okay to dance with people with dementia during the workday and to give care partners permission to do the same
☑️Life is never so busy that I can’t stop and help a person living with dementia who may be struggling to get through an activity
☑️Caregivers need our support and time just as much as the person living with dementia
☑️WE are the ones who can make living with dementia fun so what’s stopping us?
☑️Helping even one person living with dementia and/or their caregiver is important and makes a difference in the world
☑️Being part of a team of caring people (like my DCS team) CAN change the world, one person at a time for the better

So, as the sun sets on my time at DCS and rises on my new season called retirement, I hope these learnings and loves will filter into your life as well. Much love and thanks to my team for nearly 13 wonderful years of working together to make the world a better place for everyone, especially people living with dementia.

Read the farewell letter from our President and Founder of Dementia Care Specialists at CPI: https://bit.ly/4hBDIzj

Advance Your Career in Dementia Care! 🚀
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Looking to grow in your caregiving career? The Dementia Capable Care Specialist Credential equips you with advanced skills to provide person-centered care, support families, and manage complex dementia-related behaviors.

✨ Why get credentialed?
✅ Gain specialized expertise in dementia care
✅ Enhance job opportunities & career growth
✅ Provide effective, high-quality care

Stand out as a compassionate expert in dementia care. Invest in your future today! 🌟

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Choosing Dementia Care Specialists means partnering with industry leaders committed to empowering caregivers and enhancing care quality.

Here’s what sets us apart:
✅ Comprehensive support for caregivers and organizations
✅ Evidence-based tools to improve care outcomes
✅ In-depth knowledge and expertise in dementia and Alzheimer’s care
✅ Training that builds confidence and competence

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Passionate about training and mentoring in Alzheimer’s care? Take your expertise to the next level by becoming a certified instructor!

🌟 This course empowers you with:

✅ Advanced knowledge of Alzheimer’s and dementia care
✅ Proven teaching strategies to inspire others
✅ A respected credential that sets you apart as a leader

By becoming an instructor, you’ll not only enhance your career but also empower others to deliver exceptional care. Lead with confidence, make a lasting impact, and open doors to new opportunities.

Ready to take the next step?

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Staying physically active, even with simple exercises like stretching or walking, can boost overall health and reduce stress for both caregivers and those living with dementia. Movement fosters connection, improves mood, and enhances well-being for everyone involved.

💙Take a step toward a healthier, happier day - one stretch at a time!

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📅 Don't Miss Our April Courses!
Enhance your skills and provide life-changing care for those living with dementia. Our training offers:

✔️Proven, evidence-based techniques for effective care
✔️Person-centered strategies to elevate quality of life
✔️A network of passionate professionals all committed to making a difference

Don’t miss your opportunity and transform your care approach - sign up now!

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Workforce Training from Dementia Care Specialists
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Our Dementia Capable Care training provides your workforce with the skills to provide exceptional care while ensuring safety and compassion.

What your team will gain:
✅ Techniques to address and resolve challenging behaviors
✅ Strategies to de-escalate distress situations effectively
✅ Tools to create a supportive, secure care environment
✅ Confidence to handle complex scenarios with empathy

💡 Invest in your team’s success and transform dementia care in your organization. Learn more today!
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🍀 Lucky to Learn, Lucky to Care! 🍀

This St. Patrick’s Day, we’re celebrating the heart of dementia care- compassion, knowledge, and the power of connection. Just like a four-leaf clover, quality dementia training brings confidence, skill, support, and success to caregivers and teams everywhere.

Let’s spread awareness, share success stories, and continue creating a dementia-capable culture where everyone is seen, heard, and valued.

Because when we work together, everyone finds a little more luck in their journey. 💚

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🎈After nearly 13 incredible years with us, we get ready to bid a heartfelt farewell to our beloved colleague Sharon Host, OTR/L, Senior Consultant, Implementation Specialist, and Global Professional Instructor, who will be retiring March 31st.

Sharon’s dedication and contributions to quality dementia care have been nothing short of amazing. With her expertise in the Allen Cognitive Disabilities Model, her passion for creating safe and engaging living environments with her dementia supportive design skills, and her incredible ability to inspire, train. and mentor others,

Sharon has touched countless lives within and beyond our organization. We will forever be grateful she decided to use those immense talents and passion as a part of our Dementia Care Specialists family.

Sharon has made an indelible impact, and we will miss her dearly. Please join us in wishing Sharon a retirement filled with adventure, creativity, and many precious moments shared with family and friends.