Upcoming Events

Our Aging Brain:
What is Typical and to be concerned?

Wednesday, June 21, 2023
at 1:30-3PM
Allouez Parkside Village
1901 Libal St, Green Bay, WI

As we age we should expect changes to
occur in our body and brain.

What is typical and when should we be
concerned? If thinking and memory
problems arise, can it be something
reversible? YES!

Learn about the causes of these symptoms, what you can do to improve them, and to know if it’s something more serious.

RSVP with Allouez Parkside Village:
(920) 660-0835

Dementia Care (Free) 3-Part Series

 

Wednesday, May 3 – May 17, 2023
at 11AM-Noon
Ashwaubenon Community Center
900 Anderson Dr, Green Bay, WI 54304

Free Weekly Series | Open the the Public

RSVP: Contact Rachel at (920) 492-2331

Normal Vs. Not Normal Aging - May 3
  • What is normal and when should we be concerned?
    If thinking and memory problems arise, can it be something reversible? YES!
    Find out more about the causes of these symptoms, what you can do to improve them, and how to know if it’s something more serious.
Changing Relationship When Dementia is in the Picture - May 10
  • Relationships inevitably change as dementia progresses. This can be devastating and challenging
    as you roll through the stages of grief. Let’s talk about the changing relationship, what is normal, and what can be better.
The Language of Dementia and Finding Success - May 17
  • What is normal and when should we be concerned?
    If thinking and memory problems arise, can it be something reversible? YES!
    Find out more about the causes of these symptoms, what you can do to improve them, and how to know if it’s something more serious.

Past Offerings

These are examples of past conferences, lectures, trainings, and events I have presented at.

Contact me if you are interested in learning more or setting up a presentation.

Relationship Changes & Dementia

Relationships inevitably change as dementia progresses.
This can be devastating and challenging as you roll through the stages of grief.

 

Let’s talk about the changing relationships,
what is normal, and what can be better.

Communication Strategies for Success

Caring for a person with dementia is not a “common sense” task.

When a person with dementia says, “I don’t know you,”
it may seem natural to explain who you are.
But this often makes the situation worse. Why?

 

Let’s talk about different communication strategies we can practice to help the person with dementia experience the best emotions possible in every situation.

Our Aging Brain: What is Typical and When to be Concerned?

What is normal and when should we be concerned?
If thinking and memory problems arise, can it be something reversible? YES!

 

Learn about the causes of these symptoms, what you can do to improve them, and how to know if it’s something more serious.

Using a Positive Approach

People with dementia experience the world around them differently than we do. Understanding their experience and allowing that to guide our approach can make all the difference when caring for a person with dementia. This series is guided by Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care.

 

Walk away with tools to aid your caregiving journey for your loved one with dementia.

Dementia Gems & Stages

What can dementia look like in the beginning?
How do the symptoms change as the disease progresses?
How can I best support someone who is experiencing changes in their cognition and memory?

 

Learn more about these topics in this one hour presentation.

Grief and Ambiguous Loss in Caregiving

The loss of a loved one has many faces.
Whether it is an unexpected sudden death or a slow progression towards end of life, the grieving process can look different for every individual.

When there is lack of closure or resolution accompanying a loss,
it complicates the grieving process.

Let’s explore the experience of ambiguous loss in general as well as for care partners of people with dementia.

My Family is in a Facility. Now What?

You’ve worked hard to care for your loved one for so long.
You’ve made the tough decision to move them to a facility.
You may ask yourself, “What is my role now?”
What can I expect from the facility?

 

Let’s talk about these and other questions that come up when we make this life changing transition.

Curiosity and Approach Guide: Quality Dementia Care

Caring for a person with dementia is not a “common sense” task and those privileged to care for this vulnerable population walk away with increased knowledge of dementia and concrete tools to use to support the residents throughout the disease.

This workshop is offered using the Adult Experiential Learning Cycle so attendees not only learn the material but they process what they learned, make connections to their real life experience and leave prepared to apply these skills. Attendees learn how a person with dementia is experiencing a situation and what to look for in their body language, tone of voice, and actions to better understand what is being communicated.

A step-by-step positive approach is provided and practiced in this interactive workshop inspired by Teepa Snow and her Positive Approach to Care model.

Relationship Changes & Dementia

Relationships inevitably change as dementia progresses.
This can be devastating and challenging as you roll through the stages of grief.

 

Let’s talk about the changing relationships,
what is normal, and what can be better.

Champion Courses for Professional Care Partners

In these highly interactive sessions, learners will learn the Positive Physical Approach to improve connections, relationships, and task completion.

Each session is 2 hours long, and you are welcome to join us for any or all of them.

Unlock The Key To

Positive Dementia Care

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Step 3 - I will connect with you shortly after about ways in which I can help you achieve your dementia care goals.

Disclaimer: I am certified to implement the teachings and trainings about dementia of Teepa Snow and the Positive Approach to Care® (PAC). While based on the educational content from Teepa, and inspired by my Certification, views or opinions expressed, and additional content offered here, are representative of me, independent of the PAC organization.

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