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#139 Communication with Dementia with Teepa Snow

Focused Healthy Family Podcast

Release Date: 10/31/2024

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Focused Healthy Family Podcast

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Facebook: @Teepa Snow) Instagram: @teepasnows_pac LinkedIn: @Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Dementia Care YouTube: @teepasnowvideos  

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Talking about dementia in a more natural and compassionate way, as Teepa Snow does, can make a huge difference for both people living with dementia and those who care for them. Teepa’s “Positive Approach to Care” is all about meeting people where they are, focusing on what they can do, and building a supportive environment that respects their experience. Her techniques are designed to keep communication as comfortable and genuine as possible, rather than focusing on limitations.

Teepa’s resources, such as the videos and tools on her website, are also helpful for anyone wanting to understand dementia better—whether it’s for themselves or a loved one. Her approach might offer you insights and techniques that make communicating and understanding dementia feel less intimidating and more hopeful.

 

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