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SUMMARY:The Fish Approach Academy
DESCRIPTION:Introducing the FISH Approach\n“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.” \n\n🔹 Understand the skills they still have\n🔹 Learn how to communicate with less frustration\n🔹 Build a strong care team for long-term support\n🔹 Create a care plan that fosters trust\, joy\, and connection\nThe real value\, the THING that is going to create change is coaching.\n🔹 Gain access to LIVE VIRTUAL GROUP coaching to practice what you have learned in the workshop.\n\n\nLearn More\n  \nAccess Your Complimentary Video Now
URL:https://dementiacaresolutions.org/event/the-fish-approach-academy/
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SUMMARY:Chippewa Falls - Caring Through The Journey
DESCRIPTION:Caring Through the Journey – Dementia Training\nThis training is open to anyone that wants to learn more about dementia and/or supporting someone that has dementia personally or professionally. This includes caregivers\, friends\, neighbors\, church and clinic staff. \nTraining Includes: \n• Communication Snags and Successes \n• Understanding Unmet Needs \n• Progression (stages) of Dementia \n• Your Approach Matters \n$15 per person / Lunch Provided \nSponsored by: Aggie’s Country Living & Chippewa Valley Dementia Coalition  \nRSVP Today! Click on “Community Education”\nFlyer\n\n 
URL:https://dementiacaresolutions.org/event/chipfalls-0426/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 28 E. Columbia Street\, Chippewa Falls\, WI\, 54729\, United States
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SUMMARY:ASHWAUBENON - The Language of Dementia and Finding Success: The Fish Approach
DESCRIPTION:The Language of Dementia and Finding Success: The Fish Approach\nAs 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree community series sponsored by: Ashwaubenon Community Center \nRSVP with Rebecca at Ashwaubenon Community Center (920) 492-2331\nFlyer\n\nOther Upcoming Events:\nOur Aging and Changing Brains: Thurs 1/29 from 9-10am \nProgression of Dementia: Thurs 2/26 from 9-10am \nBalancing Risk and Independence: Thurs 3/26 from 9-10am \nThe Language of Dementia and Finding Success with the Fish Approach: Thurs 4/30 from 9-10am
URL:https://dementiacaresolutions.org/event/ashwaubenon-the-language-of-dementia-and-finding-success-the-fish-approach/
LOCATION:Ashwaubenon Community Center\, 900 Anderson Dr\, Green Bay\, WI\, 54304\, United States
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SUMMARY:MENOMONIE\, WI - 3rd Annual Dementia Caregivers Conference
DESCRIPTION:Finding Hope and Support in the Dementia Journey: Adoray Hosts Free Caregivers Conference in Menomonie\n\n\n\n\n\nFor anyone who has walked the path of caring for a loved one living with dementia\, the journey can feel overwhelming\, emotional\, and at times—lonely. But you are not alone. Adoray Home Health & Hospice invites caregivers\, families\, and community members to gather for an afternoon of education\, encouragement\, and connection at the 2nd Annual Dementia Caregivers Conference on \nWednesday\, May 13th\, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Compass IL in Menomonie\, WI. \nThis free event\, now in its third year\, is part of Adoray’s deep commitment to empowering caregivers and improving the lives of those living with dementia throughout the communities we serve. \nReturning for a third year is Sheri Fairman\, a Certified Teepa Snow Trainer known for her compassionate\, engaging\, and deeply informative sessions. Fairman specializes in helping caregivers understand the complex changes that happen in the brain due to dementia and how small adjustments in our approach can make a world of difference. \nLunch will be provided\, and registration is completely free\, thanks to the generous support of Adoray and its community partners. Registration is required. \nLearn More & Register
URL:https://dementiacaresolutions.org/event/menomonie-wi-3rd-annual-dementia-caregivers-conference/
LOCATION:Compass IL Menomonie\, 2920 Schneider Ave SE\, Menomonie\, WI\, 54751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaking Engagements
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL - The Fish Approach
DESCRIPTION:The FISH Approach to Dementia Care – Communication Strategies with Sheri Fairman\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntroducing The Fish Approach Model\, a fresh perspective on dementia care that prioritizes effective communication. This approach shifts the focus from viewing “behaviors” as challenges to recognizing them as meaningful forms of communication. By understanding how our responses can either create obstacles or provide support\, we can better meet the needs of those living with dementia. So\, put away your fishing poles. It’s time to dive in and swim with the current of connection and understanding. \nThis one hour webinar is brought to you by Sheri Fairman of Dementia Care Solutions\, LLC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP Required: Sign-Up Today  RSVP Required: Sign-Up Today
URL:https://dementiacaresolutions.org/event/051826/
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SUMMARY:WI DELLS- Alzheimer’s Association 40th Annual Wisconsin State Conference
DESCRIPTION:Power of Connection:\nAlzheimer’s Association 40th Annual Wisconsin State Conference\n\n\n\n\n\nHeld annually\, the Wisconsin State Conference\, presented by Senior Helpers\, attracts hundreds of professional and family care providers and is one of the largest and most comprehensive statewide conferences dedicated to Alzheimer’s and dementia. \nMay 19 – 20\, 2026\nKalahari Resort\, Wisconsin Dells \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSheri Fairman will be presenting  Conversations and Brain Change: Why Are They So Challenging?  \nTues\, May 19th at 2:30pm \nConversations with someone living with dementia can feel confusing\, emotional\, or unproductive—and there are real neurological reasons why. In this session\, we’ll explore the most common communication challenges\, uncover the brain-based causes behind them\, and learn practical\, effective strategies to support better outcomes. Case studies will bring the concepts to life with real-world application. \nLearn More & Register
URL:https://dementiacaresolutions.org/event/alzheimers-association-40th-annual-wisconsin-state-conference/
LOCATION:Kalahari Resorts & Conventions – Wisconsin Dells\, 1305 Kalahari Dr\, Wisconsin Dells\, WI\, 53965\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaking Engagements
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