Melody Karick, dementia educator and consultant, will lead a conversation about how to provide care to a loved one with a dementia diagnosis--including how to ensure care for yourself, the caregiver! This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Register online here.
Melody Karick, dementia educator and consultant, will discuss the Global Deterioration Scale and Teepa Snow's stages of Alzheimer's to help caregivers understand the progression of Alzheimer's. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Register online here.
Melody Karick, dementia educator and consultant, will help participants create solutions to the caregiving challenges they face. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Register online here.
Melody Karick, dementia educator and consultant, will show the documentary SPARK and host a debrief conversation after the screening. The documentary provides a deeper dive into Lewy body dementia (LBD), including its biology, clinical symptoms and its impact on both the person with LBD and the primary caregiver. Lewy Body Dementia Association created this educational […]
Melody Karick, dementia educator and consultant, will present. This session will help you recognize language changes and the impact they have on people living with dementia and others. You will also enhance your knowledge and build skills to have meaningful communication with people who have dementia. The presentation and discussion will be held in the […]
Melody Karick, dementia educator and consultant, will present. Have you ever tried to put together a puzzle and you lost a piece? Learn a strategy to understand the puzzle pieces involved with a person living with dementia. The presentation and discussion will be held in the Chapel at Meadow View Memory Support, 800 Kraybill Avenue, […]
Melody Karick, dementia educator and consultant, will present. Did you ever wonder what is a delusion? Why can't they just snap out of it? Gain understanding about delusions, treatments and strategies. The presentation and discussion will be held in the Chapel at Meadow View Memory Support, 800 Kraybill Avenue, New Holland. This event is free […]
Melody Karick, dementia educator and consultant, will present. Self care is something everyone talks about, but what do they really mean? Join a discussion on how self care is a gift not only to yourself but also for your loved one as they reap the benefits of your personal self care. Everyone can achieve some […]
Melody Karick, dementia educator and consultant with ForgeWorks, will present. This session will review the progression of dementia and will provide practical tips for preparing for the last stages. NOTE: The location for 2025 has changed! The presentation and discussion will be held in the Theater at Garden Spot Village. This event is free and open […]