Introducing the FISH Approach "People with dementia are like fish in the water. Those of us with healthy brains, we are up here on land. To truly connect, we need to meet them where they are." 🔹 Understand the skills they still have 🔹 Learn how to communicate with less frustration 🔹 Build a strong […]
FOR PROFESSIONALS AND FAMILY CAREGIVERSJoin us for the 2nd Annual Chippewa Valley Dementia Conference! A day designed to offer practical tools, shared learning, and a supportive space with others who understand the realities of dementia care. Sheri Fairman will be presenting the following breakout sessions: Progression of Dementia 10:15-11:15am The Fish Approach to Dementia Care […]
Understanding Dementia - A TWO-PART LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES Caring for someone with dementia can bring a lot of questions, challenges, and emotional moments. Join us for a free educational series presented by Sheri Fairman from Dementia Care Solutions, designed to help care partners better understand dementia and build practical caregiving skills. Session One: What […]
The Language of Dementia and Finding Success: The Fish Approach As caregivers, we often have snags in our conversations with loved ones living with brain changes. Let’s come together to unravel these tricky situations and discover effective tools that will help on your caregiving journey. Join us and empower yourself! Free community series sponsored […]
The Changing Relationship when Dementia is in the Picture 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. Free community series sponsored by: Memory Keepers of Oak Park Place Flyer […]
Progression of Dementia - What Skills Remain Often the progression of dementia is measured in stages that focuses on what skills are lost. This approach does not give us tools to help provide care and support. Instead, we will look at what skills remain and shift our support accordingly by using Teepa Snow's GEMS State […]
The Changing Relationship when Dementia is in the Picture 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. Free community series sponsored by: Eagle Point Senior Living RSVP with Katie […]
Understanding Dementia - A TWO-PART LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES Caring for someone with dementia can bring a lot of questions, challenges, and emotional moments. Join us for a free educational series presented by Sheri Fairman from Dementia Care Solutions, designed to help care partners better understand dementia and build practical caregiving skills. Session Two: The […]
The Language of Dementia and Finding Success: The Fish Approach As caregivers, we often have snags in our conversations with loved ones living with brain changes. Let’s come together to unravel these tricky situations and discover effective tools that will help on your caregiving journey. Join us and empower yourself! Free community series sponsored […]
Challenging Conversations “My loved one is making decisions that worry me but when I try to talk to them, it goes all wrong.” Discussing complex topics with someone experiencing brain change can prove to be very challenging. Learn some techniques to help smooth these rough patches. Free community series sponsored by: Eagle Point Senior […]
The Champion Courses are designed to guide care partners in developing an awareness about how brain changes impact people's everyday experiences and how our approach impacts this experience. In this workshop, we will explore the role of the care partner in enhancing the quality of life for people living with dementia. By building skills specifically […]
Balancing Risk & Independence in Dementia Care When should they stop driving? How do I keep them from leaving home unexpectedly? When do I need to look for a facility? These questions and more are explored as we talk about maintaining independence and evaluating risk in the day-to-day for people living with dementia. Free community […]
If you are interested in setting a program like this up for your family, friends, community members, or employees, contact me to learn more.