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Dementia Learning: Reframing Dementia
July 24 @ 5:45 pm – 8:00 pm
ForgeWorks Dementia Educator and Consultant Janie Martin will offer a four-part dementia series called “Reframing Dementia.” The dates for the series are: July 24, 31 and August 4 and 6.
This series will reduce the stigma of dementia and help care partners to build tools for purposeful engagement for someone living with brain changes.
Session topics include:
Hope in the face of a scary diagnosis
Introduction to dementia and brain changes
Developing trust through communication (verbal/nonverbal)
The art of communication through a changing journey
Behaviors versus reactions
Tips on bringing calm through response, rather than reactions
Activities of Daily Living- bathing, dressing, toileting, etc.
Finding the joy in this care-partnering.
Sleep patterns and purposeful living
End-stage dementia and end-of-life care
This is a coffee talk presentation; finish your day with coffee/tea and dessert!
