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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us at Oak Park Place for an informative and supportive series focused on dementia care, relationships, and self-care for caregivers. TWO-PART SERIES Part 1: Caring for Yourself 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. […]
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 by: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 by: […]
If you are interested in setting a program like this up for your family, friends, community members, or employees, contact me to learn more.