Care Partner Workshop
Schedule
Fri May 15 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
City of Vancouver Water Resources Education Center | Vancouver, WA
with Joyce Beedle, RN, BSN, Dementia Educator and Consultant
About this Event
Workshop Agenda
10:00 AM – Welcome & Opening Message
10:20 AM – The Care Partner Experience
Understanding the emotional landscape • Naming the challenges • Honoring the role
11:00 AM – Understanding the Dementia Journey
Why behaviors change • How the brain affects communication • Reframing behaviors
12:00 PM – Lunch Session-Avoiding Bank Fraud by Michael
(Lunch provided by Key Bank)
12:45 PM – Strengths You Already Have
Recognizing resilience • Small wins • Guided reflection
1:15 PM – Practical Tools for Daily Care
Communication strategies • Responding to challenging behaviors • Calming routines
2:15 PM – Caring for Yourself Without Guilt
Micro‑practices for rest • Letting go of perfection • Building a realistic support network
3:00 PM – Group Reflection & Shared Wisdom
What helps you stay steady • What you want to carry forward
3:40 PM – Resources & Closing
HOPE programs • Take‑home tools • Final encouragement
4:00 PM – Workshop Concludes
Where is it happening?
City of Vancouver Water Resources Education Center, 4600 Southeast Columbia Way, Vancouver, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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