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Es hora de cambiar la forma en que las personas piensan, actúan, y hablan sobre la demencia.Después de participar en la sesión, usted podrá describir la demencia y conocer el tipo más común de demencia. Usted comprenderá los cinco mensajes clave sobre demencia y aprenderá a comunicarse eficazmente con una persona que vive con demencia.
Take a look at what dementia is, causes and risk factors, common signs, common types, and how Dementia Capable Southern Arizona can help.Provides a brief introduction to Dementia Capable Southern Arizona and Dementia-Friendly Communities, an overview of dementia, including a description of dementia, causes and risk factors, common signs, and common types. This training also […]
Caregiving Essentials: First Steps (Part #1 Steps to Resilience; Part #2 Physical Care & Safety)This two-part workshop is for informal, non-paid family caregivers and touches upon common caregiver issues. In the morning, Part#1 Steps to Resilience, topics are discussed such as communication strategies, legal and financial matters, housing, memory care & dementias, end of life […]
A safe and welcoming place where people living with memory loss and their care partners can socialize and participate in activities togetherMemory cafes provide those dealing with cognitive decline and their friends, families, and caregivers a welcoming, relaxed, and non-judgmental environment where they can take part in engaging experiences designed with them in mind. Be […]
Learn more about the brain changes that occur with dementia.A more in-depth look at dementia, Part I focuses on the 3-stage model of dementia progression, brain changes that occur with dementia, anticipation of decline, and an overview of some common behaviors and how to approach them. It is recommended but not required that you first […]
A safe and welcoming place where people living with memory loss and their care partners can socialize and participate in activities togetherMemory cafes provide those dealing with cognitive decline and their friends, families, and caregivers a welcoming, relaxed, and non-judgmental environment where they can take part in engaging experiences designed with them in mind. Be […]
Focuses on behavioral interventions and caregiving strategiesThis training focuses on caregiving strategies, including positive physical approach and supportive communication, common challenges with dementia patients, such as fatigue, agitation, bathing, dressing, and sundowning, and some strategies for addressing them. You will also compare pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, learn about several non-pharmacological options, and get ideas for […]