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Podcast: ComForConnections: Aging and Home Care Podcast
Episode: Building Trust in Dementia Caregiving
Description: Compassion is a central skill in dementia care. In this episode, host Tiffany Robinson speaks with Ellen Belk, founder of Keep In Mind, Inc., about how caregivers can build trust, why developing dementia-friendly communication skills is important, and how to connect with the heart and soul of every person living with cognitive decline.
What you’ll learn in this episode
Why compassion is a foundational skill in dementia care
How to communicate in dementia-friendly ways
The role of family involvement in creating a true care partnership
Practical self-care approaches that help prevent caregiver burnout
Recognizing the person beyond th...