Dementia Educator
Staff Training
Consultation

Education is key and knowledge is power to empower.

DEMENTIA EDUCATION

Get ready to care with confidence! At Dementia Forward, we know that education is crucial when we are faced with the diagnosis of Dementia. Our Free Family Education Series is a 1 hour presentation designed to answer : WHAT IS DEMENTIA? HOW DOES BRAIN CHANGE AFFECT MY LOVED ONE? HOW TO BUILD STRONGER RELATIONSHIPS? Remember, you aren’t alone—together, we can make a difference!

FAMILY MEMBER ASSESSMENT

Assessing a person living with dementia is a crucial step in understanding their unique needs, challenges and abilities. This tailored approach not only enhances the quality of care but also promotes dignity and independence for individuals living with dementia. Let’s work together to ensure that every person receives the compassionate, personalized support they deserve.

FAMILY CONSULTATION

The opportunity to gain insight into what is dementia, assessing where your loved one is in the journey and how to support them. Together we will explore the unique challenges and create a roadmap for moving forward.

STAFF TRAINING

Caring for People Living with Dementia requires specific training to support the person along their Dementia journey. We want to allow the person opportunities to make choices, have a purpose, experience moments of joy and to thrive no matter where they are in the process. Dementia care is very specific based on: Vision Changes, Hearing Changes, Positive Physical Approach, and Person Centered Care

Deborah Seelhoff
As a Certified Dementia Practitioner and Positive Approach to Care Certified Independent Trainer, I have a passion for changing the culture of Dementia Care by empowering families.  

More often than not, when a family member is experiencing brain change related to dementia, the relationship changes. 

Most family members have little or no education about the process and I’ve seen uneducated families reduce visits or stop them altogether as the disease progresses and their person continues to change. 

In my 10 years of experience I have seen the need to close the gap between those we care about who are living with Dementia and their family members. There are so many opportunities to create moments of joy.


Dementia is not a disease but
a group of symptoms affecting the ability to think, behavior, completing everyday tasks and reason.

Though you may have difficulties remembering things on occasion,
these are not signs you have dementia. 
You may not remember things as quickly as you used to!
This is Normal Aging.
DEMENTIA is an umbrella term that describes a collection of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain.
Alzheimer’s, Vascular, Frontal Temporal and Lewy Body are all types of Dementia

There's no single test to determine what type of dementia someone has
Most often we notice:
-characteristic changes in thinking
-behavior
-day-to-day function
It can be difficult to determine the exact type because symptoms and brain changes of
different dementias can overlap.

We support our person based on their individual capabilities and needs.
With Dementia (Brain Failure) people tend to “live in the moment”. 
Your mom may not know your name but she does know your voice, your energy and the familiar conversation.
Educating ourselves on how the person changes gives us the tools to support them and build a better relationship for everyone.
  • Waterford Township, MI, USA

Feel free to contact me to schedule a Free Phone Consultation! This will best assess how to move forward.