Reducing Behaviors with Dementia

Behavioral changes associated with dementia can be confusing, overwhelming, and emotionally exhausting for both individuals living with dementia and the people caring for them. However, many behaviors are forms of communication — often rooted in unmet needs, fear, discomfort, confusion, overstimulation, or changes in how the brain processes the world.
Join Lauren Ewing, seasoned Speech-Language Pathologist and Evergreen Certified Dementia Care Specialist, for an educational and compassionate workshop focused on understanding, preventing, and de-escalating behaviors associated with dementia through person-centered care approaches.
This workshop will discuss:
• Understanding the cognitive, emotional, and sensory changes caused by dementia
• Common triggers for behaviors, including pain, illness, fear, overstimulation, fatigue, and sundowning
• How changes in communication and perception impact daily interactions
• Modifying caregiver approaches, communication styles, and physical interactions to reduce distress
• Creating supportive environments that promote comfort, safety, and emotional regulation
• Practical strategies to de-escalate behaviors when they arise
• Recognizing caregiver stress and burnout associated with behavioral changes
• Utilizing your village and care team for support, problem-solving, and respite
This workshop emphasizes compassionate, dignity-centered care and focuses on understanding the “why” behind behaviors rather than simply reacting to them.
Whether you are a family caregiver, healthcare professional, or someone wanting to better understand dementia care, this workshop will provide practical tools and insight to help navigate some of the most challenging aspects of caregiving with greater confidence and support.
Cost: $30/person
RSVP to Lauren Ewing via call/text at 317-586-8089 or email at [email protected].