After receiving a diagnosis of dementia, it can seem overwhelming for families to navigate care options. This presentation will discuss many of the common questions and concerns that families have such as: Can the person remain at home? When is 24-hour care needed? What are the differences between a nursing home and assisted living? How
Persons with dementia often experience difficulties engaging and connecting with others. We will discuss the reasons for these dementia-related changes and identify various approaches and activities that enhance engagement and connection through techniques that maximize participation and contentment for persons with dementia. Examples will be provided for activities that are appropriate for individuals at various
What was the big deal about Britney Spears getting in/out of her conservatorship (aka guardianship)? Her court case inspired a new look and a revision of CA law. Join Christina McGonigle, Esq., CELA as she explains the Good, the Bad, & the Ugly of conservatorships. Call to RSVP: 949-425-5151
Care partners often encounter challenging situations when loved ones experience cognitive changes. Join us as we discuss common challenges, why they happen, and how we can best respond. As always, bring your questions and experiences to share!
How does dementia impact emotions? From the moment of diagnosis to late stage, people with dementia will experience a wide array of emotions. Changes in the brain may affect how they process information and can impact the emotional response. These changes can put carepartners through a lot of frustration as they try to meet their
Develop a repertoire of skills for resiliency, self-care and coping when caring for someone with dementia. Learn how dementia caregiver stress can impact health and lead to depression and anxiety. Strategies will be introduced for building resiliency which helps preserve and restore emotional and physical health while navigating the uncertainty of dementia caregiving.
Join us for an in-person conversation on the information everyone should know about Advance Care Planning during this unprecedented time. In addition to covering the specifics of how to put care plans in place, we will also explore how to have important conversations with your loved ones, necessary to ensure they know your wishes in
When a loved one experiences cognitive changes, their ability to communicate is often challenged. Join us to learn ways to adapt your approach in order to improve positive communication between yourself and those with memory loss or dementia.
Please note, this event was originally scheduled for 1/30/24 but has been rescheduled to 1/23/24. The onset of memory loss, confusion, and other symptoms of dementia often lead to challenges in communication. This workshop for care partners will help you learn to learn dementia-friendly approaches to these changes and to become a more effective communicator.
Please note, this event was originally scheduled for 1/23/24 but has been rescheduled to 1/30/24 When attempting to provide care for loved ones with cognitive changes, even our very best intentions can be met with what we often call “resistance.” Join us for this conversation as we talk through why we face these challenges, how
