How Does an Individual's Life Story Create Meaningful Moments with Family?
Sometimes the smallest detail can make the biggest difference in dementia care.
In this video, Lana Dorffer, Director of Dementia Care Specialists, shares a powerful reminder about the importance of understanding a person’s life story. She recounts how a caregiver once hummed an old jazz tune that instantly calmed a gentleman in her care. Later, his family shared that he had played the saxophone in a small band in his twenties.
Watch the video to hear Lana’s insights, then explore how we help organizations and care teams integrate person-centered strategies that uncover life stories and create meaningful moments of connection in dementia care:
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About Dementia Care Specialists:
Dementia Care Specialists (DCS) at Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) is a team of passionate professionals who want to make a positive impact in preparing and empowering a dementia capable workforce. Together with our partners, this team strives to create a Dementia Capable Society that enables those living with dementia, their loved ones, and caregivers to thrive!