Accepting the Challenge: Positive Physical Approach for Dementia

Course overview

This is part two of a four-part series, Accepting the Challenge, on caring for people with dementia. Part two focuses on practical, person-centered communication skills for individuals living with dementia, emphasizing techniques that bypass damaged brain functions and promote positive engagement. Positive Physical Approach is introduced along with specific verbal interaction skills. The course also provides strategies for effectively managing emotional distress by using empathy, validating the person's feelings and unmet needs, and offering alternatives to foster cooperation and reduce caregiver and resident