Dementia Learning: Reframing Dementia
2025-07-24 17:45 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | ELANCO Public Library, 11 Chestnut Street, New Holland, Pennsylvania, 17557
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 diagnosisIntroduction to dementia and brain changesDeveloping trust through communication (verbal/nonverbal)The art of communication through a changing journeyBehaviors versus reactionsTips on bringing calm through response, rather than reactionsActivities of Daily Living- bathing, dressing, toileting, etc. Finding the joy in this care-partnering.Sleep patterns and purposeful livingEnd-stage dementia and end-of-life care

This is a coffee talk presentation; finish your day with coffee/tea and dessert!
