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I help healthcare professionals, and other caregivers, to more effectively interact with people living with dementia!

I particularly desire to help therapists effectively rehab patients living with dementia!

My name is Cindy Keehn. I have practiced physical therapy for 30+ years with the past 15 focusing on geriatrics in skilled nursing. I know desperately the patients living with dementia need our skills to enhance their quality of life, yet we encounter so many challenges inherent in their care. I have seen the benefit of the Positive Approach to Care model. I am passionate to share this with rehab and other healthcare professionals through Engaging Dementia Effectively, as well as equip families and caregivers within the home.

I am a Certified Independent Trainer with Positive Approach® To Care, and an Enhanced Trainer too!

The Postive Approach® to Care program, developed by Teepa Snow, strives to use the skills retained by the person with dementia while supportively adding the caregiver's skill for what is no longer available. This will radically change your approach to dementia care.

What is so different about this approach?

We focus on whatever brain functions remain, NOT what has been lost.
We focus on making a personal connection to do WITH, rather than TO, the patient.
This approach easily adapts to the level of assist as the stages change.
And yes, it really does ENGAGE these patients!

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Want to Get Better Outcomes For Your Patients With Dementia?

FRUSTRATED when trying to help patients living with dementia?
Wondering HOW to better connect with them for treatment?
Questioning whether they are ABLE to benefit from therapy ?

Training Classes Geared for Healthcare Professionals

but applicable for EVERYONE!!!

Positive Approach® to Care: LIVE Workshops

Normal vs Not Normal Aging
Teepa's GEMS stages
PPA-HuH techniques

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Rehab Success Despite Dementia Class with CEUs for PT

Engaging Dementia Effectivly is an Approved Provider of Continuing Competence Activities through the APTA North Carolin

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FREE 15 minute Consult

Got an issue with interacting effectively with a patient with dementia? Want some fresh input?

SCHEDULE A FREE 15 minute video/phone chat with Cindy to get some Trainer's Tips for YOU!

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Testimonials

Cindy exemplifies the Positive Approach To Care Model. She is one of the kindest, helpful, and caring person and therapist I know. If you want to learn how to treat people with memory deficits better but also how to be an outstanding therapist, then choose Cindy!

Emma Shapiro PT,DPT, CEO of Alternative Healthcare Careers

Cindy has a true passion and gift for teaching. I was able to attend one of her "Normal vs. Not Normal Aging"classes and her passion shines through. She is animated,well versed, and has a true joy for teaching and passing on the knowledge to other practitioners.

Amy Siegler OTD, OTR/L, BOCO, President LimbTech

I was so inspired by her teachings, that within the same week, I used these techniques in my own practice and saw huge changes with my paitents and the ability to interact with them. I highly recommend Cindy and her classes. Not only is she a true gem to the PT profession, I call her a friend, patient advocate, and expert when it comes to patient care.

Amy Siegler OTD, OTR/L, BOCO

I have had the absolute pleasure of mentoring Cindy on her journey of becoming a Positive Approach to Care Independent Trainer

I am so impressed with Cindy's genuine passion and abundance of energy to become an agent of change in the lives of people living with dementia. Cindy has years of experience in the healthcare field and her knowledge continues to grow.

What a joy to know that Cindy is sharing her knowledge and skills to make peoples lives better.

Dawn Wiggins, RPN, CDP, PAC Mentor/Trainer/Consultant and CEO of New Dementians-Dementia Concierge Services

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"Rehab Success Despite Dementia" In-person class can vary 1-4 hours

Practical training using Teepa Snow's Positive Approach® to Care model to EFFECTIVELY ENGAGE your patients in all phases of dementia.

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LIVE in-person Workshops geared toward Rehab & Healthcare Professionals!

Active learning and skill building using the PAC philosophy applied to rehab type activties to improve therapy outcomes.

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FAQs

What makes PAC™ trainings different than any other dementia class?

PAC™ trainings teach the HOW to deal with the progressive brain changes associated with dementia . Many other dementia classes deal more with the WHAT is happening within the brain. Engaging Dementia Effectively (EDE) PAC® training bring BOTH of these together in a memorable, practical, and applicable manner to use with your rehab patients tomorrow!

Do I need to be PAC™ Certified to really use these skills?

ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! The intentions of these trainings with Engaging Dementia Effectively (EDE) are to get you implementing this approach and skills immediately with your patients! Of course the PAC™ organization offers much more techniques with certifications to learn, apply, and share if you might choose to grow further.

Is Cindy a PAC™ employee?

Although Cindy is Certified through the Positive Approach® to Care organization to lead these teachings, PAC Certified Independent Trainers are NOT employees of Positive Approach, LLC. The opinions and views expressed by PAC Certified Independent Trainers do not necessarily reflect the opinions and views of Positive Approach, LLC or any of its employees. Positive Approach, LLC is not liable for any actions by PAC Certified Independent Trainers

How to schedule a live training workshop for your rehab team?

Scroll down to check out the listing of current LIVE Training's available below, OR click the Trainer's Tips or Courses options on the top of this page! and contact Cindy at EDE

Want to Get Better Outcomes For Your Patients With Dementia?

FRUSTRATED when trying to help patients living with dementia?
Wondering HOW to better connect with them for treatment?
Questioning whether they are ABLE to benefit from therapy ?