Jo Christopher
Youville Assisted Living
781-861-3535
jchristopher@youvilleplace.org
Habilitation: A Care Giver's Guide to Keeping Crises at Bay
Mal Allard, Director of The Courtyard at Youville Place, will describe how care givers can use "habilitation" to prevent a range of common crises, from emotional outbursts and behavioral issues to physical accidents and issues of general safety. The habilitation model hinges on accepting the altered reality of individuals living with dementia.