ForgeWorks will host the “Dignity in Awareness” conference, an event designed for care-partners and individuals living with brain changes. This inclusive morning conference offers a variety of educational tracks and experiences aimed at enhancing the quality of life and fostering a sense of purpose for all attendees. This event will be hosted at Garden Spot Village, 433 S Kinzer Avenue, New Holland.

Event Highlights:

• Keynote Panel: Hear from a panel of speakers representing four major types of dementia, including individuals living with these conditions.
• Workshop Sessions: Engage in mini workshops covering topics such as communication, mobility, and strategies to improve quality of life at all stages.
• Extras: Enjoy giveaways, materials and resources, as well as coffee, tea, and a light breakfast.

Care Partner Course Options:

• Dementia Simulation Experience
• Changes in Mobility & Strategies
• Communication and Approach Skills
• Men, Women and Family Support Group Sessions
• Skill-Building, Inspiring Purpose
• Self-Care – Avoiding Burnout

Workshop Session Options for People Living with Brain Changes:

• Embracing Creativity – Art Class
• Book Study – Activate Engagement through Reading
• Educational Session – Challenges to Solutions
• “Dig into your Purpose” through gardening

This event is made possible through the support of partners including the Alzheimer’s Association, The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, Lewy Body Dementia Association, Penn Medicine-Alzheimer’s and Memory Care, and Dementia Friendly Lancaster.

Join us for a morning of learning, sharing, and community building as we dig below the surface of stigma and embrace dignity in awareness. For more information, please contact ForgeWorks at 717-351-2500

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