The Heart of Caregiving - Person Centered Approaches

Navigating the world of dementia care can feel overwhelming, often leaving caregivers searching for a more meaningful and effective approach. Dive into the heart of caregiving, revealing the six essential pieces for providing high-quality, person-centered support. Based on Teepa Snow's insightful GEMS Model, we explore how to truly connect with and understand individuals living with dementia, moving beyond task-oriented care to focus on their unique needs and strengths. Discover how to build a foundation of care that prioritizes connection, dignity, and understanding. Learn practical insights into tailoring your support to the individual, fostering a more positive and enriching experience for both the caregiver and the person receiving care. If you're seeking a path toward more compassionate and effective dementia care, join us as we unlock these crucial elements that can transform your caregiving journey. Our Guest: Jen Riggs Jennifer Riggs is the Director of Dementia Services at Dementia Family Support. She brings passion and much experience to this role. As a Certified Assisted Living Administrator and CDP, Jen truly cares. She has dedicated her career to better understanding dementia support. Jen started in assisted living as a concierge. Then, she worked her way up to Executive Director. This time gave her direct experience supporting residents and families. Furthermore, she became the NJ Outreach Coordinator for Rothkoff Law Firm. There, she learned the importance of planning for seniors. She also connected them with the right resources. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Related Episodes: Strength As A Sandwich Generation Caregiver Breaking the Burnout Cycle ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sign Up for more Advice & Wisdom - email newsletter. Please help us keep our show going by supporting our sponsors. Thank you. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Make Your Brain Span Match Your LifeSpan Relevate from NeuroReserve 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. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ List of the Top 20 Alzheimer’s Podcasts via FeedSpot! See where we rank. 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 LinkedIn  Facebook Contact Jen at [e-mail] Or learn more at Our Website