Teepa Snow is a dementia care expert and founder of Positive Approach to Care ® (PAC). In her previous post, Teepa talked about the caregiver role. In this video she describes 3 simple but very important communications tips:
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I don’t think I can do this-Teepa responds
Warmest Aloha,
PS: I say it over and over again: There's no one more important than the caregiver in the daily life of a frail person.
Who is Teepa? The Story behind Positive Approach to Care®
Warmest Aloha,
PS: I say it over and over again: There's no one more important than the caregiver in the daily life of a frail person.
Teepa Snow
Warmest Aloha,
PS: I say it over and over again: There's no one more important than the caregiver in the daily life of a frail person.
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