Improving the Culture of Dementia Care with Teepa Snow, OTR/L and Founder of Positive Approach to Care

<p>How do we support our loved ones with brain changes in a positive and respectful way? Teepa's  mission is "to change the culture of dementia care to be more inclusive, more knowledgeable, and more skillful in order to truly support all brains and people in our community." Teepa and her team are doing just that.</p> <p> </p> <p>Teepa Snow is my guest this week. She is one of the world's leaders in dementia education and advocacy. Teepa founded Positive Approach to Care and its reach includes 30 countries worldwide. Teepa's ability to connect with others, provide practical tools for families and support for others has been life-giving to many including myself. There is a wealth of knowledge that you need to explore at <a href="https://teepasnow.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">teepasnow.com</a> to continue learning more about her incredible work.</p> <p> </p> <p>We talk all about care partnership, common misconceptions, the call to destigmatize dementia, common questions caregivers have, and how Teepa fills her cup as she gives to so many. </p> <p> </p> <p>About Teepa Snow & Positive Approach to Care</p> <p>Teepa Snow is one of the world’s leading advocates and educators for anyone living with dementia or other forms of brain change.</p> <p> </p> <p>Teepa is an Occupational Therapist with over forty years of rich and varied clinical and academic experience. Her philosophy is reflective of her education, work experience, medical research, and first-hand caregiving experiences. Her advocacy efforts led her to the development of the GEMS® State Model for understanding the progression of dementia and changes in abilities. She also created the Positive  Approach to Care® training strategies, which are effective techniques for anyone seeking to optimize care and support for those living with brain change. As the Education Director of Eastern  North Carolina’s Alzheimer’s Association, she also helped to create the nation’s award-winning DVD  entitled Accepting the Challenge: Providing the Best Care for People with