A-B-C- "All Behavior is Communication" We all express our needs through words or actions. When dementia is in the picture, it can be harder to find the right, or any, words to communicate unmet needs. As care partners, we need to get curious about what people living with brain change are trying to express. What […]
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 […]
Progression of Dementia - What Skills Remain Monday, Sept 22nd - 10:30-11:45am 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 […]
Challenging Conversations Tues, Sept 23, 2025 from 10:30-11:30am My loved one is making decisions that worry me but when I try to talk to them, it all goes wrong. Discussing complex topics with someone experiencing brain changes can prove to be very challenging. Learn some techniques to help smooth these rough patches. Free community series […]
Breakout Session: Diving Deeper into Dementia Fri, Sept 26 from 8:30-3pm Breakout Session: 12-1:30pm How do I know what is causing changes in the brain? Is it dementia, or something else? Let’s dive in and learn more about dementia and signs of typical aging brain changes. Let’s explore what we CAN do to reduce our […]
Build your perfect caramel apple with tasty toppings- sponsored by Dementia Care Solutions. Every Memory Cafe provides a fun, comfortable environment where people with memory loss, along with their caregiver can relax, engage, and enjoy the company of others on the same journey. More information? Call (920) 851-8340
"Recharge Your Brain, Body and Spirit" Thurs, Nov 13, 2025 from 8-2pm 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Registration, Resource Fair, Continental Breakfast, Welcome 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Casey Kapalczynski, Dementia Care Solutions “Our Aging Brain: What is Typical? When to be Concerned?”-60 min. 10:00 - 10:15 a.m. Break & Resource Fair 10:15 - […]
Progression of Dementia - What Skills Remain Monday, Nov 17 nd - 10:30-11:45am 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 […]
Balancing Risk & Independence in Dementia Care Tues, Nov 18 from 10:30-11:30am 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 […]
Our Aging and Changing Brains: What is Typical? 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! Join us to find out more about the causes of these symptoms, what you can do to improve them, and how to […]
The Language of Dementia and Finding Success: The Fish Approach Thursday, Dec 18 from 1:30-2:30PM 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! […]
Grief and Ambiguous Loss in Caregiving The loss of a loved one shows up in many ways. Whether it happens suddenly or unfolds slowly over time, grief is deeply personal—and no two people experience it the same. When a loss comes without closure or clear resolution, the grieving process becomes even more complex. In this […]
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