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Lori La Bey talks with Tracy Cram Perkins, who is a four-time dementia caregiving survivor, author of Dementia Home Care: How to Prepare Before, During, and After, and host of Dementia Home Care on USA Global TV. Today, you will learn many simple concepts that can change your life, how you care for others, and yourself. You’ll learn how to leverage the following for safety and comfort:
Color
Light
Sound
Texture
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