DLM University

Dementia Activity- Missing Features Course Description This short video will provide caregivers with interactive hands-on activities designed to stimulate cognitive processes and foster a positive interaction with the person they are caring for. Caring for someone who has dementia is one of the most challenging and complicated experiences a person will encounter. Dementia/ Alzheimer’s Activity ”Missing Features”, provides mentally stimulating activities that promote positive interactions between caregivers and people with any stage of memory loss. For these activities we will give you ideas for objects that are commonly found around the house, but you can always improvise. The activities will be offered at three different skill levels and you can modify as needed.  You will need paper and a pen for this activity.

Dementia Activity: Spare Change Course Description Available On Demand Now  This short video will provide caregivers with interactive hands-on activities designed to stimulate cognitive processes and foster a positive interaction with the person they are caring for. Caring for someone who has dementia is one of the most challenging and complicated experiences a person will encounter. Dementia/ Alzheimer’s Activity ”Spare Change”, provides mentally stimulating activities that promote positive interactions between caregivers and people with any stage of memory loss. For these activities we will give you ideas for objects that are commonly found around the house, but you can always improvise. The activities will be offered at three different skill levels and you can modify as needed.  You will need pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, four paper bags and a pen for this activity.

Dementia Activity: Where Have You Bean Course Description This short video will provide caregivers with interactive hands-on activities designed to stimulate cognitive processes and foster a positive interaction with the person they are caring for. Caring for someone who has dementia is one of the most challenging and complicated experiences a person will encounter. Dementia/ Alzheimer’s Activity “Where have you BEAN?”, provides mentally stimulating activities that promote positive interactions between caregivers and people with any stage of memory loss. For these activities we will give you ideas for objects that are commonly found around the house, but you can always improvise. The activities will be offered at three different skill levels and you can modify as needed.  You will need a piece of paper and something to write with for this activity.

Dementia Activity: Copy Design Course Description This short video will provide caregivers with interactive hands-on activities designed to stimulate cognitive processes and foster a positive interaction with the person they are caring for. Caring for someone who has dementia is one of the most challenging and complicated experiences a person will encounter. Dementia/ Alzheimer’s Activity “Copy Design” provides mentally stimulating activities that promote positive interactions between caregivers and people with any stage of memory loss. For these activities we will give you ideas for objects that are commonly found around the house, but you can always improvise. The activities will be offered at three different skill levels and you can modify as needed.  You will need a piece of paper and something to write with for this activity. Can be used with someone who has Alzheimer’s or any type of dementia.

Dementia and Wandering Course Description This short video will cover some basic safety issues about dementia and wandering. Why do people wander? People wander for all different reasons, maybe they are bored, maybe they want to go for a walk, or maybe they think they must be somewhere. In any case, wandering can be a major safety concern for someone with Dementia/ Alzheimer’s.  Not all people with a cognitive disorder wander, but many do. You always want to make sure someone is safe even if they have never wandered before. We know this is an ever-changing disease and wandering behavior can occur at any time even if it has never occurred in the past.  We provide instructions and suggestions to caregivers on how to manage a variety of challenges and difficult behaviors presented by someone who has a cognitive disorder. Caring for someone who has dementia is one of the most challenging and complicated experiences a person will encounter.

Dementia and Repeating Questions Course Description This short video will address challenges that caregivers have when asked the same question over and over again by someone who has dementia. When someone has dementia, they may ask the same question over and over again.  Do you feel frustrated, overwhelmed and not sure how to respond? This is a common occurrence when someone has Dementia/ Alzheimer’s and there are multiple suggestions that may help. We provide instructions and suggestions to caregivers on how to manage a variety of challenges and difficult behaviors presented by someone who has Dementia/ Alzheimer’s. Caring for someone who has dementia is one of the most challenging and complicated experiences a person will encounter.

Dementia and Driving Course Description This short video will cover some basic safety issues about dementia and driving safety. When your family member has a cognitive disorder at what point they should no longer be able to drive.  How do you take away the car keys? We provide instructions and suggestions to caregivers on how to manage a variety of challenges and difficult behaviors presented by someone who has Dementia/ Alzheimer’s. Caring for someone who has dementia is one of the most challenging and complicated experiences a person will encounter.

Dementia and Cooking Safety Course Description This short video will cover some basic safety issues about dementia and cooking safety. When a person has a memory disorder should they still be able to use the stove? What safety issues may arise? Do they forget that they are cooking and go into another room? How do you effectively and safely manage this issue? We provide instructions and suggestions to caregivers on how to manage a variety of challenges and difficult behaviors presented by someone who has Dementia/ Alzheimer’s. Caring for someone who has dementia is one of the most challenging and complicated experiences a person will encounter.

Marriage and Dementia Course Description When a spouse or partner has dementia, everything changes.  Roles, the relationship, intimacy, family dynamics, hopes for the future, safety issues, planning and more.  This course will help you as a professional address the marital and partners needs of this growing population.  Information is based on research as well as therapeutic experience. This course will provide you with information, instruction and therapeutic techniques you can utilize in your practice. Course Outline and Objectives Understand dementia and the different diagnosis Presentation of challenges for spouses and partners Intimacy redefined Managing safety concerns addressing capacity issues and challenges Managing the relationship with home health care in the home or placement