Everything presented was very informative. I will be taking so much back to my community.
Good dementia care comes from relationships and good relationships come from understanding the importance of communication. How we interact with people with dementia is linked to their well-being. We must work on our communications skills and as a leader, guide our co-workers to develop their skills.
PowerPoint
The Art of Communication material from the Dementia Leadership Course.
Handouts
Resources
Books
Basting, A., Creative Care: A Revolutionary Approach to Dementia and Elder Care, HarperCollins, Harper One, Publishers. 2020
Bell, Virginia and David Troxel, The Best Friends Approach to Dementia Care, Baltimore, Health Professions Press, 2017
Camp, Cameron and Linda Camp, Teaching Empathy and Conflict Resolution to People with Dementia: A guide for Person-centered Practice, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London, UK and Philadelphia. 2018
Koloroutis, Mary and Michael Trout, See Me as a Person: Creating Therapeutic Relationships with Patients and Their Families, Minneapolis, Creative Health Care Management, 2012