5-Star Positive Approach to Care GEMS® State Model Facilities
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Positive Approach to Care Facility training
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GEMS® Dementia Stages Ability Model app
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Sensi AI audio pod
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Free on-line trainings with free training handouts
If you are choosing an Assisted Living Facility (ALF) for someone who is living with dementia (brain failure), you might be looking at the cleanliness of the building, the proximity to your home, the cost of the facility or the type of activities that the caregivers provide.
While cleanliness, location, cost and activities are important, people living with dementia (brain failure) require a Positive Approach to Care.
The most important questions to ask about a potential facility are:
1. "What specialized training have the Caregivers received during new employee orientation?
2. What ongoing caregiver training is provided?
3. How are the Caregivers coached to manage challenging situations?
Dementia SOS LLC is actively searching for Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) that are using Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care (PAC) strategies and her GEMS® State Model in their facility.
It is easier than ever to become a Positive Approach to Care facility. To learn more go to: TeepaSnow.com
"Facility training options on Teepa Snow’s platform include:
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Online Learning Packages: You can purchase packages designed for staff, such as the Essential Dementia Care Package (17+ hours) or the Comprehensive Dementia Care Package for deeper dives into dementia, brain changes, and the GEMS state model.
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Orientation Kits: Resources like the Dementia Orientation In-Service: What is Dementia, Really? provide scripts, presentations, and handouts for facility-wide training.
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Progression of Dementia Learning Kits: These 2-hour programs are ideal for multiple locations and focus on adapting care levels as dementia progresses.
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Consulting & Organization Designation: Facilities can undergo deeper evaluations, live training, and organizational designation for sustained transformation
Contact Teepa Snow for facility training. Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care (PAC) offers specialized dementia training packages tailored for care facilities. These range from affordable 2-hour orientation inserts (about $24.99) to comprehensive libraries with over 65 hours of video content. Facilities can use these tools to train staff to reduce stigma and improve person-centered care."
Teepa Snow's GEMS app (officially titled Dementia Stages Ability Model) is a free, educational mobile tool designed for caregivers. It breaks down dementia stages into relatable "gem states" (Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Amber, Ruby, Pearl) and provides video clips, care tips, and tutorials for the Hand-under-Hand technique.
The app translates traditional medical stages into a functional, strength-based model. It provides exactly what you need to understand the characteristics of a specific state and adapt your caregiving approach.
Facing growing eldercare challenges, families are seeking smarter ways to support aging loved ones. Enter Sensi—a discreet, in-home audio pod powered by AI. Unlike wearables or panic buttons, Sensi passively listens for signs of distress, falls, mood shifts, and early dementia symptoms—alerting families and care teams in real time. It's 24/7, audio-only, and HIPAA-compliant. From reducing hospitalizations to easing caregiver burnout, Sensi empowers safer aging at home with proactive, compassionate support. Aging in place just got a whole lot smarter.
