Welcome
Hello my name is Jacquie Reilley
I am a Certified Independent Dementia Care Trainer and Consultant with PAC, Positive Approach to Care, Created by Teepa Snow
I have worked for many years with a home care agency, specializing in dementia care. This training program is so valuable that I decided to start a consulting business to reach as many people as I can with our Positive Approach to Care. Let's work together through awareness, skills and empathy to better support those living with dementia.
AC
Wow, Jacquie your assessment was more than I ever received from Mayo or the neurologist, and they spent a lot more time with her than you did. That's not mentioning neither EVER offered any signifiant care suggestions.
It will take me a while to digest all of it and the Teepasnow site. I appreciate your taking your time to come and spend with us!
JW
Jacquie worked with my mother Phyllis throughout the progression of Alzheimer's. She brought knowledge and skills for our family with each progression. She was very dedicated to us all.
JB
Having Jacquie work with us to better understand my father in law's dementia and changing behaviors has given us the ability to exhale!
My Services
Workshop A
This workshop helps learners understand and recognize the differences in normal and not normal aging of the brain. The learner will develop better observational skills to recognize and intervene effectively when behavioral challenges occur. Learners will also develop new skills related to approach, cueing, and the ability to connect with people affected by dementia. The workshop will also address typical changes that happen in the early, middle, and late stages of the condition including the final care concerns.
Workshop B
This workshop helps learners understand how to adapt how we interact when the other person’s brain is changing. This workshop will include explanations of how the brain is changing when someone is living with dementia and what care partners can do to be supportive.
Learners will practice the use of Positive Physical Approach™(PPA) and Hand-under-Hand®, developed by Teepa Snow. Both techniques are based in building relationships and doing with people instead of to people.
Workshop C
This workshop helps learners understand the GEMS® Model developed by Teepa Snow. This model is based on the Allen cognitive scale and focuses on what is retained for people living with dementia instead of only focusing on what is lost. In identifying retained skills and abilities, learners will be able to provide the right level of support and assistance in care with people in different ability states. By understanding GEMS States, we can learn to provide the best care and setting so that everyone can shine.
Consulting
Memory Care Solutions offers many consulting services including:
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In person meeting to observe retained abilities
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Meetings with team and/or family to discuss results and recommendations.
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Family Support
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Behavioral assessments and recommendations.
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Planning home life after discharge.
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Going to family home to assist in environmental changes prior to return of person living with dementia
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Helping staff with a particular case.
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Assistance creating Sensory/Engagement Rooms.
and more