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DementiAbility strives to remove the focus that is often placed on disability in dementia - replacing it with a focus on ABILITY through education & resources.

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Check out this fabulous article from Dementia Connections magazine! Such a good reminder as we work to care for ourselves in order to care for others. ------------ dementiaconnections.org/is-stress-hija…

Check out this fabulous article from Dementia Connections magazine! Such a good reminder as we work to care for ourselves in order to care for others. 
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Congratulations to Christiana Egi for all of the wonderful change she is making in dementia care! Read the article about her continued success here beingpatient.com/christiana-egi… ------------

Congratulations to Christiana Egi for all of the wonderful change she is making in dementia care! Read the article about her continued success here beingpatient.com/christiana-egi… 
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Messages like this after a workshop mean so much to us! Thanks to all the wonderful staff who have come through the workshop lately who are ready to see a change in the world of dementia care!

Messages like this after a workshop mean so much to us! Thanks to all the wonderful staff who have come through the workshop lately who are ready to see a change in the world of dementia care!
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The DementiAbility Methods textbook 2023 edition is NOW AVAILABLE! For just $45 - learn why so many say this is a "Must have for those who work in dementia care!" Order today here dementiability.com/product/the-de…

The DementiAbility Methods textbook 2023 edition is NOW AVAILABLE! For just $45 - learn why so many say this is a "Must have for those who work in dementia care!" Order today here dementiability.com/product/the-de…
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Gail Elliot, Found of DementiAbility, was pleased to be (virtually) part of the official launch of the Taipei Elderly Daycare Learning Centre for Older Adults.

Gail Elliot, Found of DementiAbility, was pleased to be (virtually) part of the official launch of the Taipei Elderly Daycare Learning Centre for Older Adults.
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There is a lot of work to be done in health care right now. Sometimes it can feel overwhelming to create change in dementia care. Don't forget every journey starts with just one step at a time. One day you will look back and won't believe just how far you have come.

There is a lot of work to be done in health care right now. Sometimes it can feel overwhelming to create change in dementia care. Don't forget every journey starts with just one step at a time. One day you will look back and won't believe just how far you have come.
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Connecting interests and abilities is essential when deciding how to engage individual's living with dementia. We have created TEN free engagement plans s to help you engage people living with dementia. Download them here dementiability.com/free-resources/

Connecting interests and abilities is essential when deciding how to engage individual's living with dementia. We have created TEN free engagement plans s to help you engage people living with dementia. Download them here dementiability.com/free-resources/
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Learn some of the warning signs of Alzheimer's Disease. If you are feeling concerned yourself or a loved one may be experiencing symptoms of Alzheimer's be sure to contact your family doctor and set up an appointment.

Learn some of the warning signs of Alzheimer's Disease. If you are feeling concerned yourself or a loved one may be experiencing symptoms of Alzheimer's be sure to contact your family doctor and set up an appointment.
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Have you downloaded the DementiAbility "Words and Wisdom" App yet?? Find it in the App Store - only available for iPads! This app is designed specifically for people with dementia to enjoy. It is set up for success and helps to support declarative memory. Buy yours today!

Have you downloaded the DementiAbility "Words and Wisdom" App yet?? Find it in the App Store - only available for iPads!

This app is designed specifically for people with dementia to enjoy. It is set up for success and helps to support declarative memory. Buy yours today!
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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at DementiAbility! This year we are thankful for YOU, the people who dedicate their lives to protecting the most vulnerable sector of our society. Thank you for being you!

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Wanting to join us in person? We are coming to Orillia! Register today here dementiability.com/product/dement… before spots fill up!!

Wanting to join us in person? We are coming to Orillia! Register today here dementiability.com/product/dement… before spots fill up!!
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This quote from a recent DementiAbility Methods attendee warmed our hearts! There is such a need for a change in dementia care, but the only way things will change is if WE change. Change can be scary - but if we fo it as a team - it is possible! Don't give up, we got this.

This quote from a recent DementiAbility Methods attendee warmed our hearts! There is such a need for a change in dementia care, but the only way things will change is if WE change. Change can be scary - but if we fo it as a team - it is possible! Don't give up, we got this.
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Did you know Dementia Connections magazine has a FREE newsletter? Head over to dementiaconnections.org and download your free copy today!

Did you know Dementia Connections magazine has a FREE newsletter? Head over to dementiaconnections.org and download your free copy today!
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In celebration of Seniors Month DementiAbility is offering Gail Elliot's textbook entitled "Thinking Differently About Dementia: Tips & Tools for Care Partners" for a $10 saving only for the month of June! dementiability.com/product/thinki…

In celebration of Seniors Month DementiAbility is offering Gail Elliot's textbook entitled "Thinking Differently About Dementia: Tips & Tools for Care Partners" for a $10 saving only for the month of June!

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What have I missed? Why the behaviour? These are key questions for dementia care. Sometimes "Observed Behaviour" is something other than dementia. Visit our website at dementiability.com if you would like to review the respective references (available as a free download).

What have I missed? Why the behaviour?  These are key questions for dementia care. Sometimes "Observed Behaviour" is something other than dementia. Visit our website at dementiability.com if you would like to review the respective references (available as a free download).
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Bathing in dementia care requires a gentle, caring approach that takes the needs and abilities of the bather into account. A few tips and techniques, that have proven to help those who need a little extra care (and help), are summarized in the graphic below.

Bathing in dementia care requires a gentle, caring approach that takes the needs and abilities of the bather into account.

A few tips and techniques, that have proven to help those who need a little extra care (and help), are summarized in the graphic below.