kathy hudson

Kathy Hudson is the founder of Hudson Memory Care and has nearly 50 years of experience serving older adults, including as a licensed practical nurse, Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), memory care director, and adult day center owner. She created the Hudson Memory Care Method™ to help care staff provide meaningful, person-centered engagement that brings purpose, connection, and joy to individuals living with dementia.

Published work

Engaging Memory Care Clients

How-To Guide 8 chapters 15,879 words ~64 min read 8 reads

Training staff to engage memory care clients

Chapters

1. Person-Centered Engagement Basics
2. Building Trust With Familiar Routines
3. Communication That Matches Cognitive Levels
4. Validating Feelings Without Arguing
5. Using Sensory Cues and Meaningful Touch
6. De-Escalation Scripts for Agitation
7. Engaging Through Activity Choice and Adaptation
8. Care Transitions and Avoiding The “Second Shift”

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