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Online Dementia Journal

Getting Going - It's More thanStrength, Coordination, and BodyMechanicsby Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA Last month, I focused onstrategies to help someone sitdown in a chair or on a toiletwhen their mobility skills aredeteriorating. And, mostassuredly, changes inmovement abilities are a bigpart of mobility challenges. Another equally importantconcern related to mobility, however, is a less wellknown one and more invisible one. It is known in thecare world as initiation. The ability to get started!The act of going from thinking about doingsomething to actually doing it!

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Lauren with a Side of Lewy by Lauren U,PAC Core Team

June 2019

In This IssueIt's More than Strength,

Coordination, and Body Mechanics

Lauren with a Side of Lewy

June is June, No Matter the Year

Consultant's Corner

Use Music and Rhythm to Create theIdeal Space, Mood, and Flow

Advice to a Dementia/AlzheimersCaregiver Newbie

Using Music in Dementia Care

Because You Can

When Words Have Lost TheirMeaning

Birthday Call in the Twilight Zone

Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events

A bunch of PAC folks gottogether for some PACtraining. I go along for thefrolic, fellowship, and family.There is a lot of talking, a lotof noise, a lot of activity, anda lot of laughter. It's a prettyhappy bunch of people.Everybody here participates.Everybody is important. Imeet new people and spend time with old friends.Mostly, all of the people I've met over time aregenuinely interested and passionate aboutdementia care. Those who aren't don't hang aroundfor long.

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June is June, No Matter the Yearby Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA

June 18, 2019PAC Skill Building Day

Honolulu, HI

June 20, 2019Teepa TalkTigard, OR

June 25, 2019Teepa Talk

Texarkana, TX

June 26, 2019Teepa TalkHyannis, MA

June 27, 2019 Public Engagement Leader

CertificationBoston, MA

June 29, 2019 Live Teepa Webinar

Virtual Event

July 4, 2019 Public Coach Certification

London, UK

July 8, 2019Care Partner Support Series

Virtual Event

July 9, 2019 Engagement Webinar Series

Virtual Event

July 9, 2019 Presenter Webinar Series

Virtual Event

July 11, 2019Teepa Talk

Early in May, I received an e-mail from a friend in NorthCarolina. Kim had a story shejust thought people involved indementia support and careshould hear. She put me intouch with Jane. Jane sharedher story with me and I toobelieve this is a story well worthtelling and sharing. For manypeople, going with the flow of someone's inability tohold onto current place and time is simply a matterof responding with a phrase or supportivecomment. For Jane and her faith community, itinvolved much, much more. Raymond, Jane'shusband, got lost in his life. Rather than trying tohelp him remember what he had lost, this amazinggroup of people helped him celebrate an importantevent anew! Great new memories with activities,music, people, pictures, and relationships to fill inthose empty spaces. This is truly an example oflearning to live well and inclusively with dementia!Thanks so much for sharing!

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Consultant's Cornerby Carolyn Lukert, MBA, CGCM,PAC Consultant and Mentor

Dear PAC Consultant, My 68 year-old husband, whohas Alzheimers Disease, justmoved to a locked memorysupport community because Isimply couldn't keep him safeat home anymore. I tried mybest, but it just wasn't working.He was constantly leaving andunable to find his way home,and always angry at me when I tried to help. Andnow, when I visit, he wants to leave with me and it isheartbreaking. People have actually suggested Istop visiting him. I just cannot imagine doing that.But, if my visits are making us both upset, maybe itis the best thing. Can you help me sort this out?

- Heartbroken in Hanover

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Santa Rosa, CA

July 12, 2019Teepa Talk Byron, CA

July 15, 2019Teepa Talk

Allentown, PA

July 17, 2019Teepa Talk

Culpeper, VA

July 18, 2019Public Consultant

CertificationNaples, FL

July 22, 2019Public Trainer Certification

Washington, DC

July 23, 2019Let's Talk - Time with Teepa

and YouVirtual Event

July 23, 2019Care Partner Connection

SeriesVirtual Event

July 23, 2019Care Partner Concerns Series

Virtual Event

July 24, 2019Teepa TalkJohnston, IA

July 25, 2019Public Consultant

CertificationOttawa, Ontario

July 29, 2019Teepa Talk

Olds, AB

July 31, 2019Ask Teepa Anything

Virtual Event on Facebook

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Use Music and Rhythm to Createthe Ideal Space, Mood, and Flowby Emilio Solorzano,Technical Support for PAC As I sit in my local coffeeshop, everything seems tofeel just right. The aroma offreshly brewed coffee stirs upevery time the door opensand closes. The chatter ofpeople talking mixed in withthe sound of an espressomachine venting pressurizedsteam is just loud enough tohear over my headphones,which is playing my favoriteplaylist. Why do these seemingly random thingshelp create the perfect working environment andmindset for me?

Drinking coffee usually equates to being productivefor me, but not always. Background noises help meto organize my thoughts but can be too distractingat times. The key to setting up my idealenvironment, or any environment for that matter, isselecting the right music.

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Advice to a Dementia /Alzheimers Caregiver Newbieby Michael A. Horvich, Educator, Advocate, and Care Partner I am often asked, "What would you tell someonewho just found out that their spouse or parent orsibling or friend was diagnosed withDementia/Alzheimers?" This is what I learned over

Upcoming Webinars

Ask Teepa Anything

In this free, monthly webbroadcast, Teepa discusses adementia related topic andthen answers questions fromthe audience. This is youropportunity to get yourquestions answered! Join usfor the live broadcast!

July 31, 2019Live on Facebook

August 7, 2019Live on YouTube

Learn more, view the fullschedule, or register

Presenter SeriesThis engaging and livelyseries offers a look into theinner workings of how Teepadoes what she does on stage.Changing people's lives andways of thinking with just yourpresence and your informationis no easy task. Join the

the forty-one years my lifepartner Gregory and I weretogether in a committedrelationship and over thetwelve years that I walkedt he Dementia / AlzheimersPath with him. I will not go into the differentkinds of thinking necessary fordifferent kinds of advice togive in different kinds of relationships, but rathertailor my comments to anyone being part of thecaregiving team. I will also say, that just as there isnot one way in which Dementia expresses itself,there is not one way in which to offer care!

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Using Music in Dementia CareBeyond the Headphonesby Cheryl Khaner, PAC Licensing Department Lead Music does wonderful thingsfor the human brain:

It can block outexcessive input fromother sounds in yourenvironment, keeping itfrom overwhelming youand keeping you calmMusic you like triggersthe release of feel-good neurotransmitters,which help you feel relaxed, happy, and morefocusedListening and/or playing music can make yousmarter, happier, healthier, and moreproductiveMusic can help you to be more inclined tohelp others with empathy, kindness,generosity, and cooperationMusic can make you feel more hopeful,powerful, and in control of your life

While music can alleviate symptoms of mood andmental disorders in a wide variety of people, it istruly significant when added to the daily routine of aperson living with dementia.

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series for a behind the scenestour of how Teepa reachesaudiences of all types, day inand day out. You will work withTeepa and PAC Mentors inwhole group sessions andsmaller, breakout sessions toallow you to practice and growyour presentation skills onTeepa's dementia content. Itall involves her use of the AdultExperiential Learning Cycle(AELC), awareness andrespect for various personalitytraits and learningpreferences, combined withenvironmental awareness andmanagement.

July 9, 2019Session One

August 1, 2019Session Two

September 24, 2019Session Three

October 16, 2019Session Four

November 13, 2019Session Five

December 19, 2019Session Six

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T h e EngagementSeries is for those who arelooking to increaseopportunities for engagementwith PLwD in a more

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Happening in PAC this week!

Because You CanHow to Improve Communication with S-T-O-Pby Emily Egerton, PhD, Educational Content Designer News reports that KayaMorgan, Stan Lee's formerassistant and caregiver, wasarrested for and charged withfive counts of elder abuse,has recently shaken theMarvel fan base and has leftmany people wondering howor why anyone would mistreatand exploit such a creativegenius. While Stan Lee may have been a belovedcomic book icon, his case is not unique. Accordingto the National Council on Aging (NCOA),"Approximately 1 in 10 Americans aged 60+ haveexperienced some form of elder abuse. Someestimates range as high as five million elders whoare abused each year."

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Hi PAC Fans and Partners!

meaningful way. Whether youare new to this content,already certified, or possiblyinterested in taking thecertification course, this seriesis a great fit.

July 9, 2019Session One

August 5, 2019Session Two

September 24, 2019Session Three

October 16, 2019Session Four

November 13, 2019Session Five

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Care PartnerConcerns

Webinars forIndividuals

These sessions weredesigned to create a learningspace for individuals who areproviding care and support forpeople living with dementia(PLwD).

July 23, 2019How to Provide Support WhenPhysical Resistance Presents

(Full series includes 10 sessions.

Construction of the 2020 Certification Calendar hasbegun and we are looking for folks to partner withus as we build it. We are literally all over the map --returning to some states and cities but here aresome new ones we're considering - Albuquerque,New Orleans, Charlotte, Jacksonville, and Honolulu!We are open to other possibilities, too. We alsohave sights on distant shores with possibilities inthe works for the UK, Europe, Australia, and SouthAfrica. If you've partnered with us before and areinterested in working with us again, drop me a line.If you're new to PAC, have an interest, and cananswer ye s to the five questions below, pleasereach out. We love to partner with folks who areinterested in developing their skills, eitherpersonally, or as a team, within their institution.

1. Are you within 45 minutes drive time of amajor airport?

2. Do you have a training space that is aminimum of 1000 square feet plus two orthree areas for break out/roleplay availablefor two full days?

3. Do you have AV equipment (LCD projectorand screen or a large screen TV with remoteand cables for a laptop, sound amplification)?

4. Can your location accommodate 25 extracars on course days?

5. Can you provide hospitality (beveragesthroughout the day and light refreshments atbreaks) on both days?

There are benefits to hosting, which include a tuitiondiscount. Please reach out to Leslie Carney. If weare going to be in your area, we would love topartner with you!

Access to recordings of pastsessions is provided upon

payment.)

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Care PartnerConnection Webinars

for Teams

This series was developed toprovide a space for teams ofcare partners to cometogether to learn how toproblem solve and providesupport to each other andPLwD.

July 23, 2019Enhancing Engagement

Without Breaking the Bank

(Full series includes 10 sessions.Access to recordings of past

sessions is provided uponpayment.)

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Let's Talk - Time withTeepa and You

(for PLwD)

When Words Have LostTheir MeaningConnecting Families through Music

by Mary Sue Wilkinson, Founder - Singing Heart

to Heart

Brad is a hefty, tall man withwavy gray hair and a huge smile.Brad's got style; wearing colorfulbutton-down shirts, pants with acrease, and penny loafers. And Brad loves music. Heliterally turns his whole body intoa percussion instrumentwhenever I play and sing in thedementia care community wherehe lives. He listens intently, slaps the side of his leg,or sometimes the top of his knee, or his chest. Hisfeet dance on the floor in front of his chair. I'veheard Brad sing and I know he has a beautiful,baritone voice. But most days he just hums alongas he keeps the beat. Words are hard for Brad.

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Birthday Call in the TwilightZoneby Stephanie "Teffie" Landmann, COTA/L, DOR,PAC Support Mentor

The latest conversation Ihad with my grandmotheron the phone wentsomething like this:

Me: Hi grandma, this isStephanie.

Grandma: Oh, hi. Howare you?

Me: I'm good. Happy Birthday. How are youdoing?

Grandma: I'm good. The weather is nice today.We have a blue sky.

Me: That's great. It's a blue sky here, too.

These bi-monthly sessions aredesigned to provide a safeplace where anyone living withdementia can come and sharetime with Teepa. This is anopen forum where successes,celebrations, frustrations,challenges, and problem-solving can be shared andsupport will be offered. Teepamay ask for help or seekinformation, as well ascontribute what she can.

July 23, 2019

August 29, 2019

October 10, 2019

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Teepa Snow,Today's Voice for

Dementia

Te e p a is an advocate forthose living with dementia andhas made it her personalmission to help families andprofessionals betterunderstand how it feels to beliving with dementia relatedchallenges and change. Hercompany, Positive Approach,LLC was founded in 2005 andoffers education to family andprofessional care partners allover the world. Her goal?

Grandma: Oh good. Where are you?

Me: I'm in Texas. Did you go out to for lunchtoday?

Grandma: Louie did we go out for lunch? (Wewent to the club, remember!) Yes, we went tothe club.

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2019 PAC Certifications

Ahhh....summer. School's out,outdoor activities abound, butPAC Certifications are still insession. In fact, we've got afantastic lineup of PublicCertifications occurring thissummer and well into the fall thatyou may want to consider. Didyou know that we offer a discount if yourorganization registers 4 or more of your teammembers for Certifications? Did you know that weat PAC are so committed to our mission that weoffer students of accredited schools a 25%discount on a Certification? It's our way ofencouraging and supporting you in your journey ofdementia care.

Also, you may know about the many benefits ofbeing a member of the PAC Certified Community,but did you know that in honor of PAC's12th birthday we're giving YOU a gift that you canshare with a friend, family member, or colleaguethat entitles them to 12% off of a Certification? Withall of these discounts available, isn't it time for youto join us for a Certification? Or maybe, if you'realready certified - a second certification? You'reentitled to a discount, too! If you're already amember of the PAC Certified Community youreceive a 20% discount on additional Certifications.If you have questions or would like furtherinformation to help you decide which Certification isright for you please contact usat certifications@teepasnow.com.

Click here to check out the upcomingPAC Certification Offerings

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