With Intent

Dementia care isn't always easy, but understanding the reasons behind your partner's behaviors can make a meaningful difference.

Are you struggling to understand changes in your partner's behavior? Do you find yourself unsure of how to respond to situations that leave you feeling frustrated, confused, or overwhelmed?

With Intent: A Practical Guide to Navigating Behaviors Along the Dementia Care Journey offers a practical, easy-to-understand approach to dementia care that goes beyond simply telling you what to do. It helps you understand why behaviors may occur and how to respond with greater confidence, patience, and intention.

At the heart of this book is the P.A.N.D.A. Method, a five-step problem-solving framework designed to help dementia care partners identify possible causes of challenging behaviors and develop individualized approaches that respect their partner's needs, preferences, and abilities.

Inside this book, you'll learn how to:

• Understand the basics of dementia, including how symptoms and abilities may change over time.

• Recognize how sensory changes and the environment can influence behavior.

• Use the five-step P.A.N.D.A. Method to understand and respond to challenging behaviors, with three practical case studies demonstrating its application.

• Improve communication and create more positive interactions with your partner.

• Navigate changes throughout the dementia care journey while recognizing the importance of caring for your own well-being.

Written by Bre'anna Wilson, a Certified Dementia Practitioner with a background in occupational therapy, With Intent combines dementia education, practical strategies, and a person-centered approach to caring for someone living with dementia.

Whether you're new to dementia care or have been navigating this journey for some time, this book is designed to be both a practical guide and a convenient reference you can return to as your needs change.

Dementia care isn't about having all the answers. It's about learning to ask better questions, understand your partner's needs, and approach each situation with intention.