This conversation explores the diagnosis of dementia, how it is manifested, problems that rise from the changes that occur in the brain of the person with this condition, and what practical approaches caregivers need to know about around orientation, meals, social activities, and daily communication. Our guest is Stacey Flint, Regional Strategic Marketing Director for Montessori-based Windsong Senior Communities, located in 3 states. Listeners tuning in will also learn what effect these changes have on the person’s functioning. For those unfamiliar with the Montessori education principles, it looks at finding the residual strengths - in the student and the dementia patient - building on what they can do. This individualized care means approaching the person as he or she would be without losses or deficits, while still recognizing the limitations that do occur.

* How are cues used? * How to provide care during meal times? * How to avoid becoming frustrated with his or her poor memory, difficulty with self-care, and confusion?

If you are a caregiver in this situation, or know someone who is, this conversation about the art and the science of dementia care will be especially helpful.

Mini Bio

Stacey Flint is the Regional Director of Strategic Marketing and the Montessori Trainer for WindSong Memory Care Communities.   She graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies.  In 2015, she played a key role in launching the first ever Montessori Inspired Lifestyle Credentialed Memory Care Community, under the guidance of Dr. Cameron Camp with the Center for Applied Research in Dementia.  Leveraging the unique lessons that she learned through creating the foundation of WindSong’s Montessori culture, she went on to guide additional communities in Oregon, Washington, California, and Colorado. 

Stacey has shown a unique knack for developing relationships and an insatiable appetite for creating meaningful opportunities for seniors with dementia. She is dedicated to the pursuit of defining what could be; often in the face of what most believe cannot be.  She works with Leadership teams to enable residents to become active participants in their lives and to create the pathways to these experiences. 

Items Mentioned for Our Listeners

Pick up a copy of Dr. Casciani’s book: Living Longer IS the New Normal

Website for Windsong Memory Care Communities

Podcasting Award

The Living to 100 Club Podcast was recently selected among the Top 20 Aging Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021 by Feedspot RSS News Reader. Thanks to all of our listeners for tuning in, and to our guests for the great conversations.