Are you looking to gain more information and tools on to aid those in your life living with dementia? The day two workshop is for you! On Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Lancaster Alliance Church there will be a day of workshops for those looking to gain more information and skills for care. This day of events is $29 and it includes lunch. We are still organizing incredible speakers but a few of the speakers we already have include:
Why Do They Do That? Understanding Symptoms and Situations of Dementias
This session is designed to help care partners better understand why people living with dementia may sometimes say or do things that are unexpected and/or challenging. It will focus on understanding the many changes that occur in the brain during the progression of the disease. It will also emphasize the role that the reactions and responses of care partners play in interactions with those living with dementia. This session will help learners develop better communication skills when working with people living with dementia by emphasizing the value of empathetic and supportive communication. Overall, it will help learners understand the factors that contribute to interactions in dementia, and learn ways to improve these interactions using effective verbal and physical skills.
Maintaining Roles and Purpose After a Dementia Diagnosis
This session is designed to help learners understand the recommendations for maintaining physical and mental health as much as possible after a dementia diagnosis. It will emphasize the value of using retained and preserved skills and abilities while acknowledging and compensating for what is no longer working well. Part of the session will foster connecting previous interests and preferences to present circumstances and realities to give the person with dementia opportunities to contribute, feel competent, and stay involved.
