Author: Dementia Together

11 Dec

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“What does SPECAL® (pronounced “speckle”) stand for?” It’s a question we are often asked. SPECAL® used to stand for “Specialized Early Care for Alzheimer’s” until those using it at the Contented Dementia Trust in England, where SPECAL® was founded, realized the method isn’t just effective...

18 Jun

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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...