In our work at Dementia Together with families and professionals caring for people living with the disability of dementia, we discuss the importance of choosing to be kind instead of right. However, kindness in dementia care is not always enough if our goal is to...
Over 150 people gathered in Alpena, MI for the Transforming Dementia Care Symposium hosted by the Alpena Senior Citizens Center and what a powerful day it was! Dementia Together’s executive director and founder, Cyndy Luzinski, shared the "life-changing" SPECAL Method, proven to transform care for people living...
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Watch this video of #DishingwithDebbie where Cyndy, Dementia Together's executive director, joined Choice in Aging for a chat about creating lifelong well-being even when dementia becomes a part of our life journey. Click here to watch the full interview. ...
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At a recent care partner Dementia Together SPECAL® workshop, we discussed how loved ones with dementia sometimes withdraw or become agitated during family gatherings. The assumption is often made, “it’s just part of the disease.” At Dementia Together, we agree: Withdrawal or expressions of agitation are...
Christmas is 5 months away and yet I woke up today hearing the voice in my head of my choir directing mom singing, “I Wonder as I Wander.” I joined in singing the song myself. I get to work with people who are too often labeled as...
KAREN GARNER: Dementia expert trains Loveland PD officers after violent arrest | FOX31 Denver (kdvr.com) The Loveland Police Department completed the online "Approaching Alzheimer's" education and some of the officers wanted additional more indepth education. As a result, the crisis negotiations team contacted me to help. ...
