Virtual Dementia Sensitivity Training Makes Tremendous Difference to Both Care Partners

We can’t truly understand what others go through unless we have been in their shoes. Fortunately for caregivers, the inventive Virtual Dementia Tour Program comes as close as anything can to helping caregivers - whether medical people, social workers or family members - understand what their patients or loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia are experiencing. P.K. Beville, founder and CEO of  Second Wind Dreams, has now received the U.S. Patent for his Virtual Dementia Tour program which has already been experienced by 500,000 people in 14 countries. Second Wind Dreams was formed in 1997. The name is derived from a novel of the same name, written by Beville who is a geriatric specialist. Read full article on HealthCentral about how virtual dementia training can help: Support a caregiver or jump start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol I'm honored to be among over 50 presenters in this summit who want to help make your caregiving journey easier. Click the image to learn more: Related articles The Stages of Alzheimer's and the Caregiver's Role (Minding Our Elders®) Alzheimer's disease news: Leading killer condition could be wiped out by natural selection Walk to End Alzheimer's in Western Massachusetts                Related StoriesCaring for Aging Parents Who Didn't Care for YouTrauma After a Fall C...
Source: Minding Our Elders - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Source Type: blogs