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The DAWN Method
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The DAWN Method provides training in DAWN, strength-based dementia care for families & professionals. It was created by Judy Cornish, author of Dementia With Dignity and The Dementia Handbook.
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Have questions about #dementia care? Get answers from Judy Cornish herself during our monthly group #coaching calls. Join the DAWN HomeCare Community. Our next call is THIS Thursday! thedawnmethod.com/dementia-cou...

#familycaregiver #support #alzheimers
DAWN HomeCare Group Coaching Calls wiht Judy Cornish. The DAWN Method.
February 9, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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We should always be balancing the competing needs for safety and autonomy—and not simply adopt the widespread institutional approach of elimination of risk at any cost to individuality. Life is risky. Autonomy and individuality are priceless, the foundation of dignity.

#dementia
Purple flower and pine needles with text, There is hope in dementia. It lies in the way we provide care. The DAWN Method
February 9, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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Dementia changes our mental abilities and skill set sometimes abruptly, sometimes gradually. This makes adjusting very difficult for those closest. And yet, when they develop #dementia, our loved ones need us more than ever.
Be kind - Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. DAWN
February 8, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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Don't navigate #dementia alone. Our private dementia care coaching and classes for families can help. Work one-on-one with a DAWN Trainer for 8 weeks. Learn to provide DAWN strength-based #DementiaCare
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Steaming cup of tea on wooden deck with text, DAWN DementiaCoach One-on-one sessions. The DAWN Method.
February 7, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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People experiencing #dementia still crave activity, regardless of whether or not they remember what happened during the day.

#mindfulness #alzheimers #dementiacare #caregiving #dementiasupport
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Palm tree and sky with text, Shape the present for me. DAWN.
February 6, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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Good #dementia care involves helping a person keep his or her friendships and family relationships intact for as long as possible.

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Red paintbrush flowers with text, Strength-based dementia care. DAWN.
February 6, 2026 at 1:07 AM
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#Dementia #research from the University of Alabama: The DAWN Method significantly decreases caregiving burden and increases positive attitudes for family caregiving participants in an 8-week course.

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#dementia #dementiaCare #Alzheimers #evidenceBased
Positive attitude scores towards caregiving increased by 23.1% from pre-course rating to post-course rating. The DAWN Method.
February 4, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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Meeting emotional needs is the essence of being a #dementia #caregiver. Making environmental changes may help, but unless the emotional need driving the behavior is met, difficulties will continue. Become a DDCS and learn the DAWN Method of #dementiaCare.
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Silhouette of care partner and client talking with badge and text, Get Certified as a DAWN Dementia Care Specialist. The DAWN Method
February 3, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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"Judy Cornish has given #dementia caregivers a fantastic insight into loving care... Her approach is a positive one which helps the person with dementia navigate their world safely & comfortably. Too many #dementiaCare #books are filled with tears & exasperation..." (review) tinyurl.com/35huhht9
“This approach… showed tangible results almost immediately…” (Amazon review) (Book cover: Dementia with Dignity: Living Well with Alzheimer's or Dementia Using the DAWN Method by Judy Cornish)
February 2, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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It is not surprising that people who are experiencing the loss of rational thought are afraid, embarrassed and frustrated. If we understand this and find ways to support their rational thought losses as well as meet their emotional needs, there is less stress.

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February 1, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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As care partners, we should always be looking for ways to enable our friends with #dementia to retain as much control as possible, and to make choices as much as possible. Dignity is lost when choice is taken away.

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#Alzheimers #DementiaCare
Wild shooting star flowers with text, Shape the present with me. DAWN.
February 1, 2026 at 1:01 AM
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Less stress, more joy. Our #dementia #training empowers families to provide DAWN strength-based care. Learn more.

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DAWN HomeCare - Dementia Training for Family Members - Membership. Group coaching calls with Judy and video class. The DAWN Method.
January 30, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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Visit our free DAWN guide to caring for someone with #dementia at home & get tips to make life less stressful for both of you.
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Sunlit tree in meadow with text, Visit our Guide to Caring for Someone with Dementia at Home. DAWN.
January 29, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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Experiencing #dementia means constant embarrassment and frustration, and lost self-worth. We are constantly misunderstood and out of step with our companions. We live with increasing confusion. Remember to be kind, always.

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Dark pink delphinium flowers with text, Make it safe to fail. DAWN.
January 28, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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El manual para el cuidado de la demencia está disponible ahora en español.

Menos estrés. Más compañerismo. Mejor comunicación. El Método DAWN de cuidado de la demencia basado en realzar las fortalezas de su ser querido puede cambiar su vida.

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#Alzheimers #Demencia
The Dementia Handbook available in Spanish and English - The DAWN Method - Books: Dementia With Dignity, Manual para el cuidado de la demencia, and The Dementia Handbook, all by Judy Cornish
January 27, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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Schedule a personal and private, 8-week #dementiaCare class online with a certified DAWN Trainer.

You can record each session so your family and caregivers can review the classes as your loved one's needs continue to change.

#Alzheimers #AlzheimersCare #coach #coaching
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The revolutionary method that creates less stress and more companionship. The DAWN Method.
January 26, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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People experiencing #dementia need fulfillment in the following areas: Feeling socially successful; Feeling some degree of control over self and life; Feeling valued and respected; and Feeling that the future is secure.

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#Alzheimers #DementiaCare
Hydrangea bush with text, Focus on the person. Not dementia. DAWN.
January 25, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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When our friends with #dementia learn that they are always welcome to ask questions, whether they are seeking information or reassurance—and that no matter when or how often they ask, they will never be penalized by us—we are teaching them that it’s safe to be confused.
Grapes on vine with text, Make it safe to forget. DAWN
January 24, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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"There's tons of useful info in this book. If you're dealing with a loved one who has #dementia, this is a must read!" (Review on Amazon)
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“Tons of useful info. This is a must read!” (Book cover: Dementia with Dignity: Living Well with Alzheimer's or Dementia Using the DAWN Method by Judy Cornish)
January 23, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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Want to understand what it feels like to experience dementia? Frustrated with someone else who doesn't get it?

Share this "manifesto" for my book, Dementia With Dignity. If we can put ourselves in someone else's shoes, suddenly things make so much more sense.

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#3: “Help me. Don’t prevent me.” (from the DAWN Dementia Roadmap; light purple delphinium flowers)
January 22, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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When someone has #dementia, we need to provide coordinated care—hopefully with all family members working together, along with friends and trained professionals where appropriate.

#Alzheimers #DementiaCare
Desert mountain with text, Strength-based dementia care. DAWN
January 21, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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Our friends with #dementia need us to recognize the fear and frustration that accompany progressive cognitive impairment, not to expect their passive acceptance of encroaching helplessness.

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#Alzheimers #DementiaCare
Close-up of peony flower with text, Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. DAWN
January 20, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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"This book has dramatically changed my relationship with my mother who is suffering from #Alzheimers. It has explained all of the confounding behaviors I couldn't understand and provided practical advice on how to deal with them. tinyurl.com/5fc49f9c

#dementia #dementiacare #alzheimerscare
"This book has dramatically changed my relationship with my mother… “ Book cover - Dementia With Dignity: Living Well with Alzheimer's or Dementia Using the DAWN Method by Judy Cornish
January 19, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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Articulate cyclist Peter Berry was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at 50. Though he has struggled, he continues to demonstrate that life isn't over with dementia, it's just a little different. Check out this video:
Living Well With Dementia: Man with Early-Onset Alzheimer's Cycles 350 Miles
After being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, Peter Berry took to cycling to get over his shock. He cycled 350 miles to raise money for dementia.
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January 18, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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When families and care partners recognize which skills are lost and which are retained, stress is greatly reduced for everyone. Strength-based care takes person-centered care from theory to action. Know what I CAN do.

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#dementia #Alzheimers #DementiaCare
Fall leaves with text, Dementia is a time for being and experiencing not knowing and doing. DAWN
January 17, 2026 at 6:48 PM