Brain Health and Dementia Care: How to Integrate Brain Health into Your Dementia Practice
Brain health approaches reinforce a fundamental principle of dementia care: people living with dementia still have the ability to connect, engage, and experience purpose.
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) vs. Normal Aging: Understanding the Early Signs of Cognitive Change
Understanding the difference between normal aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), and dementia is an important step toward effective care.
Activities for People Living With Dementia
When we focus on the person’s strengths, preferences, and purpose we create more moments of comfort, autonomy, and meaning.
When “Behavior” Is Really Pain
A Person-Centered Approach to Recognizing and Responding to Pain in People Living With Dementia
Earlier Identification (MCI Subjective Cognitive Decline) and What to Do Next
Practical pathways after a positive screen: confirmatory evaluation, differential diagnosis, safety planning, caregiver supports, and lifestyle interventions.
Person-Centered Care at Scale (Including Montessori-Informed Approaches)
Turning principles into daily practice: meaningful engagement, reducing distress, supporting autonomy, and measuring quality beyond “no incidents.”
Family Caregiver Strain And The “Hidden Economy” Of Care
Why burnout, finances, and practical supports are finally getting the attention they deserve
Welcome, Francois Bend Senior Living, to the Memory Care Excellence Network
We are honored to recognize Francois Bend Senior Living for their public commitment towards continuous improvement in dementia care.
Montessori-Based Dementia Care: Principles, Practice, and the Strategic Value of CMDCP/CMDCPT Certification
This article outlines Montessori-based care and offers an implementation roadmap for communities seeking consistent, measurable outcomes.
Repetitive Expressions in Dementia Care: What They Mean and How to Respond
Some repetitive actions are self-soothing and safe. If a behavior isn’t harmful, consider supporting it while ensuring comfort and dignity.
