Learning & Living Well with Dementia - A Speaker Series

Name: Learning & Living Well with Dementia - A Speaker Series
Start: 2026-01-07T16:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-01-07T17:00:00-06:00
Location: 428 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55401

Schedule

Wed Jan 07 2026 at 04:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

428 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55401 | Minneapolis, MN

Join us for a three-part speaker series featuring Valerie J. Richards, MBA — Alzheimer’s Educator & Family Coach.
Together, we’ll explore how understanding dementia can help us better support individuals, caregivers, and families.
What You’ll Learn:
How cognitive changes affect decision-making — and ways to support dignity and autonomy.
How caregivers can reduce stress, find purpose, and bring more joy to their journey.
How our communities can come together to better understand and live well with dementia.
Event Dates (each includes a presentation + Q&A):
November 5 | 4:00–5:00 PM – Living Well with Dementia: Caring, Coping & Community
December 3 | 4:00–5:00 PM – Decision-Making with Dementia: Capacity, Choice & Advocacy
January 7 | 4:00–5:00 PM – Navigating Dementia: Managing Stress, Making Joy & Finding Meaning
📍 All events held at Abiitan Mill City – Activity Room
428 South 2nd Street | Minneapolis, MN
👉 abiitan.org
🧠 About the Speaker:
Valerie J. Richards, MBA, empowers caregivers and families to live well through dementia, aging, and end-of-life transitions.
Learn more about Valerie at familieswithdementia.com
💌 RSVP appreciated (space is limited):
[email protected]
| 612-378-0020