Dementia With Dignity (Judy Cornish)

When families recognize which skills are lost and which are retained in Dementia distress is greatly reduced for everyone. Focusing on the skills that remain will make our caregiving journey easier and hopefully less stressful. Dementia can feel overwhelming, but there's hope. By understanding what skills remain, caregiving becomes less stressful. Imagine connecting deeply with your loved one, creating peaceful moments at home. Discover how to navigate dementia's challenges while celebrating the life you share. Our guest, Judy Cornish, is a leading expert in dementia care. Her book, The Dementia Handbook, offers practical guidance and support. Join us to unlock a brighter chapter in your caregiving journey. Our Guest: Judy Cornish: Judy Cornish is the author of The Dementia Handbook.—How to Provide Dementia Care at Home, founder of the Dementia & Alzheimer’s Wellbeing Network® (DAWN), and creator of the DAWN Method. She is also a geriatric care manager and elder law attorney, member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and the American Society on Aging (ASA). Grab The Book Here!  ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Related Episodes: Time Out Caregiver: Resilience, Compassion & Self-Care Accepting Care - A Caregivers Perspective ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sign Up for more Advice & Wisdom - email newsletter. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please help us keep our show going by supporting our sponsors. Thank you. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Feeling overwhelmed? HelpTexts can be your pocket therapist. Going through a tough time? HelpTexts offers confidential support delivered straight to your phone via text message. Whether you're dealing with grief, caregiving stress, or just need a mental health boost, their expert-guided texts provide personalized tips and advice. Sign up for a year of support and get: Daily or twice-weekly texts tailored to your situation Actionable strategies to cope and move forward Support for those who care about you (optional) HelpTexts makes getting help easy and convenient. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Make Your Brain Span Match Your LifeSpan Relevate from NeuroReserve I've been focusing a lot on taking care of my brain health, & I've found this supplement called RELEVATE to be incredibly helpful. It provides me with 17 nutrients that support brain function & help keep me sharp. Since you're someone I care about, I wanted to share this discovery with you. You can order it with my code: FM15 & get 15% OFF your order. With Relevate nutritional supplement, you get science-backed nutrition to help protect your brain power today and for years to come. You deserve a brain span that lasts as long as your lifespan. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Join Fading Memories On Social Media! If you've enjoyed this episode, please share this podcast with other caregivers! You'll find us on social media at the following links. Instagram Twitter LinkedIn  Facebook Contact Jen at hello@fadingmemoriespodcast.com or Visit us at www.FadingMemoriesPodcast.com