In PERSON - SMART workshop: Thursday, June 6, 2024
Schedule
Thu Jun 06 2024 at 09:30 am to 12:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center | Boise, ID
About this Event
2024 SMART Workshops Present: Persons living with Dementia, Caregivers & Professionals
Presenters:
Abhilash K. Desai. M.D. Geriatric Psychiatrist
Laura LaForte, LCSW Geriatric Mental Health Specialist
This SMART Workshop is an interactive exploration of the many facets to understanding and providing care to persons with dementia. The focus is designed to empower the identified patient, caregivers and providers in understanding behaviors related to dementia, developing strategies for effective partnership, and learning to embrace the journey through artistic expression, mindfulness and compassion. Attendees can expect to hear some case study presentation coupled with new perspectives of understanding through written poetry and storytelling. The audience will be encouraged to think of their own experiences and if comfortable will be encouraged to share their thoughts to illicit shared support and discussion.
Where is it happening?
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, 1055 North Curtis Road, Boise, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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