What is dementia? How does it develop? How can we deal with it? Whatever your questions, get your answers in this small group setting.
This 2-hour workshop is designed as an overview to help you develop a basic appreciation for what happens when a brain is changing (due to a variety of factors). By learning about brain function and changes during dementia, you can begin to understand not only what is lost, but what is retained, in order to effectively provide that “just right” support.
You will discover the value in what remains as the condition progresses, as well as an introduction to supportive responses that work. The goal is to see that the person living with dementia is doing the best they can, rather than assuming that they are simply not trying, or doing something on purpose.
Finally, you will learn to identify for yourself when it is time to pause your agenda, and seek support for yourself or the person living with dementia.
We will conclude by learning how we, as care partners, can become advocates for people, as relationships and tasks of daily living are impacted.
What to Expect:
The goal of this overview is to help you understand there is life after a diagnosis. How to use visual, verbal & touch cues to approach and connect with people, and how to move forward as daily tasks are impacted – as a person living with dementia, as a care partner, and as an advocate.
Feedback from Beth’s last course with us:
“Good overview of a very complex subject. Many useful tips and approaches to interacting with someone with dementia while maintaining a healthy caring relationship. Beth was excellent.”
“Details and suggestions for care were much appreciated. I feel I have a greater understanding of the what to expect from onset of the disease through the end.”
“This course offered a lot of useful ways to relate to those suffering from dementia as well as an understanding of how persons suffering from dementia experience their surroundings.”
2 Sessions to choose between | Tuesday | January 21 | 10:30 am to noon, OR March 18 | 1:30 – 3:00 pm | IN-PERSON course (at the Easton Family YMCA at Peachblossom) | $10
