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 […]
What are people with dementia experiencing through their senses, and how can that understanding change the way we approach care? Learn practical tools and techniques designed to improve communication and caregiving experiences. Free community series sponsored by: Felician Village RSVP with Megan at Felician Village: Flyer Call (920) 684-7171 ext 329 Email mbruckschen@felicianvillage.org
Transitioning Your Loved One to a Community 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 any other questions that […]
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 […]
Oh the guilt! It can feel impossible to give yourself permission to do something enjoyable while a loved one is experiencing the brain changes related to dementia. How we care for ourselves will impact the person receiving our care. Let's talk about how to navigate this seemingly impossible situation. There is a better way. ------ […]
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 […]
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 […]
Oh the guilt! It can feel impossible to give yourself permission to do something enjoyable while a loved one is experiencing the brain changes related to dementia. How we care […]
The holidays bring joy and stress. People living with dementia experience the season quite differently. Learn how simple adjustments can result in a merrier experience for all. ----- Free […]
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 […]
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, […]
What are people with dementia experiencing through their senses, and how can that understanding change the way we approach care? Learn practical tools and techniques designed to improve communication and […]
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