Free Resources
Understanding the Different Types of Dementia
Learning that your loved one may have a form of dementia can be a difficult and trying time.
Fight Behaviors with Activities
Engaging activities express who we are as well as build self-esteem and promote dignity. This downloadable document has great activities for each stage of dementia.
Senior Moments or Dementia?
Differentiating between normal memory loss and dementia can be puzzling since the type of memory that is affected in day-to-day situations is also the kind affected in the early stages of dementia.
Unlocking the Mystery of Sundowning
Don’t get overwhelmed by the mystery of Sundowning. Unlock the secrets here with this handy guide.
11 Warning Signs of Alzheimers
Early detection is important. Look for these 11 warning signs of Alzheimer’s Disease. A concern would be warranted if you notice one or more of these symptoms.
What Triggers Me
It's EASY to upset a person with Dementia. This document will open your eyes and show you what many triggers can be for a person with dementia. Remember that a person with cognitive decline cannot self-soothe. It is up to us, to relieve the burden of suffering.
Positive Conversations with Your Aging Loved One
The words we choose, as well as our tone, have a profound effect on someone who is dealing with failing health and loss of independence.
Creating a Senior Care Plan
A care plan is an organizational tool outlining needs, actions, and responsibilities to ensure that seniors, family members, caregivers, and other health professionals know what to do on a daily basis.
Advance Directives
A Plan for Long-Term Care
The journey begins with wills, powers of attorney, advance directives, and conversations with those who are important to you.
Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia Scale
It involves Breathing, Negative Vocalization, Facial Expression, Body Language and Consolability.
Understanding Expressive Aphasia
Expressive aphasia involves difficulties with spoken language, written expression, or communication.
Resources for Seniors & Their Caregivers
These organizations can help seniors and their caregivers find support and guidance.
Managing Medications of Seniors
For most older adults, taking medication is essential for managing serious health conditions.
Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
Helpful Resources to Support People with PD and Their Families...
Cultivating a Sense of Purpose for People with Dementia
One of the best ways to improve your loved one’s quality of life is by helping them maintain a sense of purpose and value.
Stress Avoid The Care Snare!
The AARP Caregiver Stress Test measures your stress level today and over time.
Do I have Alzheimer’s Disease?
Brain diseases like Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are different from age-associated memory impairment. Note: this is not a diagnostic tool.
Debra has been a leading expert in Dementia patient care for over two decades, providing solutions for thousands of patients through her trainings, courses, and coaching.
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—Zena Y.
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—Lisa R.
"I am a very private person and I don’t normally ask for help. I was feeling so alone and despite for someone to listen to me. I asked the doctors office for help but they didn’t have a clue. My issue was bathing and arguing. Debra taught me how to handle all of these situations and more. She really knows her stuff."
—Anonymous
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—Kathy N.
"I especially liked learning how to comfort someone with dementia. I used the validation and comforting techniques the same day that I learned them on the overnight shift, and it worked perfectly. The tools are so easy to implement. I was able to reassure the patient and calm her right down. It was amazing! I also learned how to handle a resident who was looking for a deceased loved one, it is so reassuring to have these techniques. I would take this class over and over again. It was so fun!"
—Carrie S.
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