NEWS and RESOURCES  for families, care partners and practitioners 

New Distributor – We are vey proud to announce that our Stories for Older Adult™ 5-book Collection is now also available from Northern Speech Services in northern Michigan. 

The Collection includes:

A Day on the Wind Seeker

A Sidewalk Garden

Adventure in a Hot-Air Balloon

The Rascals Play Ball

The Quite Extraordinary Piano Man

 

Order here:  NSS – Stories for Older Adults™ 

 

Northern Speech Services is a highly recommended source for innovative, practical, and effective tools for speech and language therapy. In business for over 50 years, NSS offers engaging and effective speech therapy resources and  online courses for practitioners working with all ages including older adults with dementia. 

Practitioners can find NSS courses on dementia presented by our esteemed editor and guiding force, Jennifer Brush, MA, CCC-SLP here.


Links to resources mentioned on our website:

Jennifer Brush, MA, CCC-SLP –    Brush Development

What Brush Development offers:

  • Articles, Books, Videos & Podcasts:  Jennifer Brush has authored a wealth of resources on dementia care.
  • Training: Workshops and in-depth courses for healthcare professionals, family, and community workers.
  • Certification: Programs leading to the Certified Montessori Elder Care Practitioner (CMECP) designation.
  • Coaching: Private, internet-based, and in-home coaching for families to help individuals age successfully at home. 

Creative Connections in Dementia Care® Engaging Activities to Enhance Communication,
(2015) by Katie Norris & Jennifer Brush, M.A., CCC-SLP Health Professions Press, Inc.

A comprehensive guide and how-to manual to help anyone who cares for a person with dementia to harness the power of art in memory care.            Available on Amazon