Our second conversation explores what is going on in the brain when someone is diagnosed with dementia. Learn about changes to vision, language, and sensory needs. It’s not just about memory loss!
This session is based on the Positive Approach to Care method, developed by Teepa Snow, one of the world’s foremost dementia educators.
Step 1: Getting Curious
Watch the “Do I see what you see?” video (8 minutes)
Step 2: Pause & Reflect
Were you aware that dementia can cause us to “see” the world differently?
Does this make you curious about how people with dementia are experiencing their physical environments?
Step 3: Watch our session with Shelly Edwards, a trainer with Positive Approach to Care.
*note: this recording is almost 1 hour and 40 minutes. You may wish to view it in two parts.
Step 4: One Small Seed Reflection
This series encourages you to choose ‘one small seed’ of knowledge moving forward in your journey towards becoming dementia-enabling.
This session is packed with useful information, so it may be hard to choose just one detail. Try this instead: if you had to explain something you learned today to a friend, what would you talk about first?
Looking to Dig Deeper on this Topic?
Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care
iGeriCare: a comprehensive collection of free, simple lessons on dementia from McMaster University Health Sciences
Guide from McGill University (available in languages like Mandarin, Greek & Punjabi)
A Conversation with Dr Kenneth Carder (recommended by Shelly Edwards)
Other Links to Understand Dementia from the Inside
Information provided in this series is for educational purposes. It is not intended to replace the advice of a health care professional, or to substitute for medical care. Contact a health care professional if you have questions regarding your care.