"DAWN: Why Person Centered Care Works" - S9002
The Caregiver Channel • 15m
Judy Cornish, creator of the DAWN Method, describes two very different approaches we can take when we are living and working with people who are experiencing dementia. She explains why the habilitative (person-centered) approach can change the care relationship from one of conflict and misunderstanding, into one of companionship and less distress for both parties. This class is from the DAWN HomeCare course & teaches families to provide strength-based and person-centered dementia care at home.
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