In today’s video, I talk about a fun redirection technique to change the mood or reduce anxiety and agitation in difficult situations. Redirection is one of the key tools in dementia care, and we’re always looking for new tips and tricks. Check this one out today!#CaregivingTips #longtermcare #ltc #alzheimers #creativedementiacare #dementiatraining #caregiversupport #healthcare #dementia #familycaregiver #lewybodydementia #frontotemporaldementia #cna #nursesoffacebook #alzheimersawareness | Joan

Distracting your reactive dog DOES NOT always work. Redirection is NOT the solution. Here’s why: You do not want to have to lure your dog away with a cookie for the rest of his life… every single time you pass another dog or person, right? Training that relies on distracting and redirecting is prone to fail one day - because we as owners are not perfect and will not always see the trigger before our dog does. And one day you are not fast enough to distract your dog and then… BOOM! 💥 Back to rea