A Four-Part Series (2 1/2 hours each)-Session topics include:
- Hope in the face of a scary diagnosis- Introduction to dementia and brain changes
- Developing trust through communication (verbal/nonverbal)-The art of communicating through change.
- Behaviors versus reactions-Tips on bringing the calm through response, rather than reacting
- Activities of Daily Living- bathing, dressing, toileting, etc.- Finding the joy in this care-partnering.
- Sleep patterns and purposeful living
- End-stage dementia and end-of-life care
Lunch & Learn (bring your lunch, we'll provide dessert)
12-2:15 pm- July 22, 24, 31 & August 7
Coffee Talk (finish your day with dessert & coffee or tea)
5:45-8 pm- July 24, 31 & August 4 & 6
Held at: ELANCO Library11 Chestnut StreetNew Holland, PA
*If you need to swap an afternoon session for an evening session, or vice versa, you may!