A Deeper Dive Into Dementia: Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia & Positive Interventions
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🧠 A Deeper Dive into Dementia: Understanding Different Types and Behavioral Symptoms
Want to better understand dementia and learn practical ways to support someone living with the disease?
Join us for this free four-part educational series designed for family members, relatives, friends, neighbors, and community members who want to gain a deeper understanding of dementia, communication changes, behavioral symptoms, and caregiving strategies. Attend one session or all four—attendance at every session is not required.
📅 Session Topics:
🔹 July 23rd | Dementia 101 and Risk Reduction
🕐 Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Learn the difference between normal aging and changes that may signal dementia. Explore the 10 warning signs, different types of dementia, and strategies for risk reduction and prevention.
🔹 August 6th | How to Speak Dementia: Understanding Communication Changes
🕐 Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Discover how communication changes throughout the stages of dementia and learn techniques to improve understanding, patience, attentive listening, and non-verbal communication.
🔹 August 13th | Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia and Positive Interventions
🕐 Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Gain insight into common behavioral symptoms such as repetition, wandering, and sundowning. Learn practical strategies and interventions to better support individuals living with dementia.
🔹 August 20th | Emergency Care Planning for Dementia
🕐 Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Learn how to create a safer, calmer caregiving experience and receive guidance on developing a Family Emergency Care Plan as part of your preparedness efforts.
📍 Location: Memorial Public Library - Brodhead
1207 25th Street, Brodhead, WI 53520
Whether you are currently caring for a loved one, preparing for the future, or simply interested in learning more, this series offers valuable information, resources, and support.
📞 For questions or to register, contact Dementia Care Specialist, Bonnie Beam-Stratz, at 608-426-4295 or [email protected].
Want to better understand dementia and learn practical ways to support someone living with the disease?
Join us for this free four-part educational series designed for family members, relatives, friends, neighbors, and community members who want to gain a deeper understanding of dementia, communication changes, behavioral symptoms, and caregiving strategies. Attend one session or all four—attendance at every session is not required.
📅 Session Topics:
🔹 July 23rd | Dementia 101 and Risk Reduction
🕐 Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Learn the difference between normal aging and changes that may signal dementia. Explore the 10 warning signs, different types of dementia, and strategies for risk reduction and prevention.
🔹 August 6th | How to Speak Dementia: Understanding Communication Changes
🕐 Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Discover how communication changes throughout the stages of dementia and learn techniques to improve understanding, patience, attentive listening, and non-verbal communication.
🔹 August 13th | Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia and Positive Interventions
🕐 Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Gain insight into common behavioral symptoms such as repetition, wandering, and sundowning. Learn practical strategies and interventions to better support individuals living with dementia.
🔹 August 20th | Emergency Care Planning for Dementia
🕐 Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Learn how to create a safer, calmer caregiving experience and receive guidance on developing a Family Emergency Care Plan as part of your preparedness efforts.
📍 Location: Memorial Public Library - Brodhead
1207 25th Street, Brodhead, WI 53520
Whether you are currently caring for a loved one, preparing for the future, or simply interested in learning more, this series offers valuable information, resources, and support.
📞 For questions or to register, contact Dementia Care Specialist, Bonnie Beam-Stratz, at 608-426-4295 or [email protected].
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Where is it happening?
Brodhead Memorial Public Library, 2440 W 5th Ave, Brodhead, WI 53520, United States
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Host or PublisherAging & Disability Resource Center of Green County
