23. Judy Cornish

In this episode of Traverse Talks with Sueann Ramella, attorney Judy Cornish, talks about the confusion around diagnosing dementia, how she found her way into being an advocate for better dementia care and she explains the DAWN Method which is her approach to dementia care. Being a licensed attorney in Moscow, Idaho, Judy is not your classic dementia professional, but with over ten years of experience helping those experiencing dementia, Judy has grasped how to help families enjoy companionship and beauty with their love ones experiencing dementia. Judy founded the Dementia & Alzheimer’s Wellbeing Network (DAWN) in 2010 and has written Dementia With Dignity: Living Well with Alzheimer’s or Dementia Using the DAWN Method and The Dementia Handbook: How to Provide Dementia Care at Home.