Building communication partner skills in dementia S8E25

In this week’s episode, Jess speaks with Dr Natalie Douglas who shares practical tips and advice for speech pathologists supporting communication partners caring for people with dementia.
Resources:
Preferences for Everyday Living Inventory (PELI)
https://www.preferencebasedliving.com/for-practitioners/practitioner/assessment/
Montessori for Dementia, Ageing & Adult Care | Montessori Australia https://montessori.org.au/montessori-ageing-dementia
IPPI protocols: Individualized Positive Psychosocial Interaction (IPPI) Program https://www.preferencebasedliving.com/ippi/individualized-positive-psychosocial-intervention-protocol-ippi/
Home | Dementia Australia
https://www.dementia.org.au/
Adria Thompson Dementia Education
https://www.belightcare.com/
Coaching & Consultations | Dementia Collaborative
https://www.dementiacollaborative.com/coaching-consultations
Alzheimer's Association | Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Help
https://www.alz.org/
Books – Dementia Care Training & Education | Redesigning Dementia Care | Brush Development
https://brushdevelopment.com/books/
The 36-Hour Day, Eighth Edition: A Lifeline for Caregivers | Hopkins Press
https://www.press.jhu.edu/newsroom/36-hour-day-eighth-edition-lifeline-caregivers?srsltid=AfmBOoqbaGfADrhGaNq7TR-tNoKGG5L2VZnY0LBuKSOcK-WPOKa6MUgb
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