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 […]

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 […]

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 […]