364: You Gotta Have a Plan!

Reach, throw, go. If you see someone showing signs of distress while in the water, those three options could help potentially save a person's life. The same concept applies in dementia care, as Teepa and Greg discuss in this week's episode. If a person living with dementia is showing you signs of distress through their words or actions, having a plan in place could make a radical difference in how a situation plays out.Want to go deeper?A plan only works if you have the skills to back it up. Positive Approach to Care® (PAC™) offers structured learning experiences that help care partners and professionals build ready-to-use strategies — so when a moment arises, you're not starting from scratch.🔹 Build your skills: Champion Courses equip you with a practical, step-by-step approach to dementia care — including how to recognize and respond when someone is showing signs of distress.→ Link🔹 Get ongoing support: The Care Partner Support Series gives you a regular space to learn, ask questions, and plan alongside other care partners.→ Link🔹 Bring this training experience to your team: If you're a professional or work within an organization, the Dementia Educator Certification (Tier 2) prepares you to teach and support others in building their own plans.→ Link