About the Course

The full course will be live here on the Lewy Learning Center in early 2025, but we are delighted to provide a preview of the course with a lesson specifically geared for the 2024 holiday season.

Meaningful engagement in daily activities can enhance the quality of life for individuals living with Lewy body dementia (LBD) by promoting a sense of independence, dignity, and connection. This six-part series, presented by occupational therapist Rachel Wiley, offers practical strategies for care partners to support engagement in personal care or activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), leisure activities, social interactions, and large gatherings. Each video focuses on a different aspect of daily life, providing insights into how to adapt activities and environments to meet the unique cognitive and physical needs of those with LBD. Through thoughtful approaches, care partners will learn to encourage participation in ways that foster a sense of accomplishment and well-being.
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Course Curriculum

COMING SOON

  • Lesson 1: Dressing for Success: Making Bathing and Dressing a Positive Experience with LBD
  • Lesson 2: Polished and Nourished: Enhancing Grooming, Eating, and Dental Care for LBD 
  • Lesson 3: Household Harmony: Engaging in Meal Prep, Cleaning, and Pet Care 
  • Lesson 4: Crafting Connections: Bringing Fun Back to Leisure Activities 
  • Lesson 5: Social Spark: Keeping Relationships and Community Alive 


ACTIVE LESSON

  • Lesson 6: Festive and Fun: Navigating Holidays and Gatherings in Style 



Presenter(s)

Rachel Wiley, MS, OTR/L, CDP

Rachel Wiley, MS, OTR/L, CDP, is an occupational therapist and founder of Dementia Consulting and the Dementia Collaborative LLC. Certified in Skills2Care® and a master trainer through Jefferson Elder Care, she has over 17 years of experience working with individuals living with dementia. Rachel previously served as Gerontology Chair for POTA, taught as adjunct faculty at Thomas Jefferson and Temple Universities, and led a dementia-focused therapy practice for six years. She holds a Bachelor’s in Rehabilitation and Human Services from Penn State and a Master’s in Occupational Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University.