September 17, 2023
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
What is Lewy Body Dementia?
You are invited to learn about Lewy Body Dementia, one of the leading types of dementia. You will learn about the disease, the risk factors, signs and symptoms as well as treatment options.
Presentation by Stephanie Malally, MSW.
For more information or to register, email [email protected] or call 407-436-7750.
July 20, 2023
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Learning to avoid situations that increase anxiety and distressed responses on the part of both the person living with AD/ARD and the care partner. Includes demonstrations of tools and techniques useful in daily caregiving.
May 18, 2023
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
December 6, 2023
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Discussion of the various techniques for staging, with emphasis on functional staging and the GEMS system. Understanding how the progression (stages) of the various types of dementia produce responses in the person living with AD/ARD.
Part 1 of 2
May 25, 2023
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
December 13, 2023
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Discussion of the various techniques for staging, with emphasis on functional staging and the GEMS system. Understanding how the progression (stages) of the various types of dementia produce responses in the person living with AD/ARD.
Part 2 of 2
April 5, 2023
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
April 12, 2023
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
April 19, 2023
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
April 26, 2023
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
May 3, 2023
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
May 10, 2023
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
An evidence based 6 week (2 hours each week) series that provides the non-professional caregiver with the knowledge, skills, tools and strategies to increase confidence and reduce the stress of caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia. This series provides understanding of the progressive nature of the disease while teaching strategies for contented involvement, positivity, focusing on the moment and recognizing joy in each day.