What began with a Clinical Trial
turned into a Short Film
and evolved into a Better Way to Communicate
with those living with Dementia.
Read the Study. Watch the Film. Take the How You Are to Me Approach course. All for free.
A Better Communication Approach designed for EVERYONE
Take the training all at once or in small bite-sized lessons that are only a few minutes long each. Progress on your own time, and improve your communication and relationship with your loved one.
Learn how you want to.
The Course
The How You Are to Me Approach utilizes ecopsychosocial (non-pharmacological) approaches to dementia care, in line with the I’m Still Here teachings, with a focus on integrating foundational improvisational techniques (Ex. “Yes, and”, the Role of Status, being in the moment, responding to what you are given, listening, and playing to the top of your intelligence). Evan believes that those living with dementia still retain their personality and the essence of who they are, regardless of if they can remember a specific moment in their past, and that by modifying the way we communicate we can both provide those individuals with a fuller life and create tools to improve the relationship they have with all those around them.
What people are saying
“First - let me say this is a very eloquent statement of the power of love – and of the challenges of both living with dementia and being a full-time caregiver. It has a wonderful balance of both positive and difficult moments for both people.”
“[In the film] these are two people who are married and have dedicated their lives to each other, and she [Margaret] is very good at going with the flow--a very important and necessary skill. She [Margaret] realizes that to stay connected, she must change how she communicates with her husband as he too changes. This film teaches how to do just that; it is a guideline for people living with dementia; teaching viewers that there is hope.”