Coaching for Dementia Caregivers: A Holistic Approach [Video]

On this episode of Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR®, we’re joined by Emily Gavin, a dementia care expert, occupational therapist, and caregiver coach to discuss:

– The significance of occupational therapy in dementia care.
– Practical strategies for caregivers to handle common challenges like repetitive questioning and resistance to care.
– Tailored advice for caregivers to manage their stress and self-care.
– Building and utilizing a support network to alleviate caregiver burden.
– Emily’s personal journey and success stories in dementia caregiving.

Emily has dedicated her career to improving dementia care through her practice, program development, and training for dementia professionals.
Emily now leads Philly Care Coaching, where she equips family caregivers with the essential knowledge and skills to ease their caregiving journey
and enhance relationships with their loved ones.

Resources:
PhillyCare Coaching and Emily Gavin:
https://phillycarecoaching.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093197558689
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-s-gavin-ms-otr-l-cdp-94966454/
https://www.instagram.com/phillycarecoaching/

Mentioned by Emily:
Teepa Snow: https://www.youtube.com/@teepasnowvideos
Skills2Care®: https://www.dementiacollaborative.com/pages/skills2care-certification
Promoting Participation: Engaging Individuals Living with Dementia in Meaningful Activities:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY439ZCQ

Friends Life Care:
https://www.friendslifecare.org/
https://www.facebook.com/friendslifecare/
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/friends-life-care-/
https://www.instagram.com/friendslifecare/

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1:58 – Getting into occupational therapy and working with dementia caregivers.
6:12 – What is occupational therapy and how it differs from other therapies.
9:13 – Benefits of occupational therapy for people with dementia.
12:09 – Challenges faced by dementia caregivers and how occupational therapy helps.
18:05 – Overview of consulting and coaching services for caregivers.
24:00 – Common challenges faced by caregivers.
25:29 – Practical strategies recommended for caregivers.
29:33 – Advice for caregivers to manage stress and avoid burnout.
37:03 – Success story of occupational therapy helping a caregiver and their loved one.
42:42 – How the approach benefits solo agers with dementia.
44:38 – Recommended resources for caregivers to learn about dementia and caregiving strategies.