Partnerships for Health

06/11/2023

Lauren Caulfield, would you believe the two strangers could meet at a kid’s graduation party and quickly discovered we both love working with YOU a thousand miles away? I love this small world and the reputation of best work partners! Have a great week in Maine

01/28/2022

In this month’s edition of “Connecting the Dots”, Partnerships for Health welcomes, Logan Leggett, Occupational Therapy student at East Carolina University, as our guest co-author. Check out the great tips and resources that Logan and Dr. Heather McKay have gathered to help you reduce your risk of developing dementia—managing just three everyday patterns could put you on track to better brain health!
https://pfhnc.com/2022/01/dementia-prevention-strategies/

As I speak with blended audiences around the country, I hear a common concern from folks of all ages, “The thought of aging with dementia worries me.” If

01/14/2022

In this month’s edition of “Connecting the Dots”, Partnerships for Health welcomes Lindsay Diab, Charli White, and Emily Kron, Occupational Therapy students at East Carolina University, as our guest bloggers. Check out the great tips and resources aimed at helping children and teens understand and adapt when a family member has dementia.
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Dementia can be challenging for families to adapt to, and it holds unique implications for children. Yet with the right strategies, children can learn to

11/01/2021

Please join Dr. Heather McKay for this FREE 1-hour online webinar "Understanding the Timeline of Dementia" for families and professional caregivers, Nov. 9, 6:30-7:30pm (ET)
This event is open to the public, sponsored by Artis Senior Living. For more information or to register for the program, contact Artis of Davie at 754-216-7185 or register online at http://ow.ly/EuAF50GtxRv

Presented by Heather McKay, PhD, OT/L; Dr. Heather McKay is an occupational therapist, dementia care specialist and international trainer/speaker on topics related to dementia care and caregiver education Family caregivers are supporting people living with dementia for a decade or longer.

10/22/2021

Continuing our deep dive into dementia care communication, Partnerships for Health welcomes Jennifer Savage, Occupational Therapy student at East Carolina University, as our guest blogger for Connecting the Dots.
Check out the great connections Jennifer makes between basic dementia neuroscience, common communication breakdowns during social visits, and ready-to-use strategies to make your next social visit more enjoyable for everyone involved!
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Dementia caregivers—including family members, friends, and professionals—wisely say, “It’s obvious that people living with dementia need and want social

09/15/2021

Are you, or is someone you know, caring for a loved one with dementia?
If so, considering joining and sharing this 5-week FREE virtual support group! Dr. Heather McKay, PhD, OTR/L will facilitate in partnership with ComForCare Franchise Systems, LLC and At Your Side Home Care.
Come for real stories, collaborative problem solving, and tons of practical tips for dementia caregiving!
Please share the registration link: https:bit.ly/DWsupportgroup

Caring for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia means meeting new challenges every step of the way. It can be an isolating journey, but you don’t have to go it alone. It’s time to find your team. Join us for a supportive virtual five-week support group webinar series spons...

08/17/2021

Dementia caregivers, including families and pros, often ask me for tips on answering repeated questions. If you or someone you know is on the Q and A merry go round, this week's Connecting the Dots blog post is for you.

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Stay tuned for a short CTD series about communication!

Dementia caregivers, including professionals and families, can agree that answering the same question over and over can be stressful. In fact, the

08/17/2021

You are invited to join Dr. Heather McKay for a FREE 1-hour webinar on Tuesday, August 24, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. called "The Timeline of Dementia: Recognizing Changes in Alzheimer's Disease and Other Types of Dementia" for families and professional caregivers. Professionals will receive a certificate and 1.0 CE credit. This event is open to the public, sponsored by Artis of Lakeview. For more information or to register for the webinar, contact Artis of Lakeview
http://ow.ly/Nlu850FmgpS

Check out upcoming events at the Artis Senior Living of Lakeview, a gracious memory care retirement community in Chicago, IL.

08/02/2021

This week in Connecting the Dots, we're settling a common debate, "Is this normal forgetfulness or a more serious problem?"

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A friend posed a thought-provoking question after reading last month’s edition of Connecting the Dots (CTD). The post was titled, "Understanding Brain

07/09/2021

Have you ever wondered if a routine brain checkup is important for yourself or someone you know? Check out Heather’s blog on the subject

https://pfhnc.com/2021/07/understanding-brain-health-if-its-not-dementia-what-else-could-it-be/

When people learn that I am an occupational therapist and dementia care specialist, they often chuckle and say, “If I’m losing my mind, don’t tell me—I don’t want to know!” ... CONTINUE

07/07/2021

Please join Dr. Heather McKay on July 13, 2021 @ 12:00 p.m. (CST) as she teaches a FREE 1-hour webinar "Dementia Care Communication: When Words Don't Work" for families and professional caregivers. This open to the public and is sponsored by Artis of Woodbury, MN. For more information or to register for the webinar, contact Artis of Woodbury (612) 200-0506 or register online at: https://theartisway.com/WoodburyEvents

Dementia Care Communication—When Words Don’t Work July 13, 2021 | 12:00 p.m. Online Webinar Register Now Presented By Heather McKay, PhD, OT/L; Dr. Heather McKay is an occupational therapist, dementia care specialist and international trainer/speaker on topics related to dementia care and caregi...

06/29/2021

Join Dr. Heather McKay at the Second International Webinar on Dementia and Alzheimer's Rehabilitation on July 2, 2021. Heather will share research on a new approach to on-the-job dementia care training that improves collaborative problem solving and teamwork. https://dementia.scientificmeditech.com/

Dementia Conference 2021 ( Dementia Webinar 2021) and Dementia Virtual Conference 2021, The world’s largest Dementia Webinar and Alzheimer Webinar in the month of July 02-03, 2021 Online Zoom Meeting.

06/28/2021

Take a look at Dr. Heather McKay’s latest publication in the June edition of The Gerontologist. Dr. McKay and her research colleagues report results of the study "Comparing Occupational Adaptation-Based and Traditional Training Programs for Dementia Care Teams". Results indicate OA-based training improves collaborative problem solving for dementia care workers more than traditional skills-based training. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnaa160

AbstractBackground and Objectives. With a growing demand for a dementia-capable workforce, attention shifts from disseminating knowledge of care strategies to f

06/25/2021

We've just launched our updated website which we hope will improve the ease of finding dementia care related information. 'Connecting the dots', our first post, explains how we plan to engage the wider dementia care community in a collaborative process of resolving real dementia-related problems with teamwork. Be sure to check it out and let us know what you think. https://pfhnc.com/blog/connecting-the-dots-in-dementia/

Our new blog series, Connecting the Dots, focuses on a centralized community for advice, support, and more in dementia care.

06/24/2021

We’re putting heads together and tackling dementia care challenges with teamwork!

06/24/2021

Feeling grateful for opportunities to be in person with professional and family caregivers, thanks to Artis for their continued dedication to dementia care education.