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The Dementia Live Experience
This workshop is a high impact, dementia simulation experience that immerses participants into life with dementia, resulting in a deeper understanding of what it is like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory change. Space is limited at each session.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024: 6:30 pm
Glen Burnie/Hein Office
7320 Ritchie Highway
Thursday, November 14, 2024: 6:30 pm
Glen Burnie/Hein Office
7320 Ritchie Highway
Pre-registration by phone is required for this workshop. Call (410) 222-4375 or (410) 222-4339 to register for a session.
Dementia 101: Understanding The Changes and Developing Coping Skills
Mary Chaput, MA, CDP; Director, Family Caregiver Support Programs
This workshop session will cover a basic understanding of dementia and how it affects the individual diagnosed and their caregivers. Communication tools and strategies for coping with changing behaviors will also be discussed.
September 11, 2024; 6:00 pm
Busch Annapolis Library
1410 West Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
You can register by completing the online form below.
Understanding and Dealing With Dementia Related Behaviors
Mary Chaput, MA, CDP; Director, Family Caregiver Support Programs
As an individual with dementia loses their ability to communicate with words, behavior becomes a powerful form of communication. Often, it is an individual’s only way to communicate their needs, their feelings, and their
pain. Sometimes these behaviors pose real challenges for the caregiver. This workshop will identify some common difficult behaviors and their triggers, as well as strategies to help decrease them.
October 23, 2024; 6:00 pm
Severna Park Library
45 West McKinsey Road
Severna Park, MD 21146
You can register by completing the online form below.
Connections, Supports, and Resiliency
Kim Burton, Behavioral Health Consultant and Educator
We all know that caregiving is not for the faint of heart! Caregivers often live in a state of exhaustion and fear. Identifying and building our personal “protective factors” such as connections and supports can help boost the mental health and resiliency of those who care for others. Join us for a morning of interactive learning. A continental breakfast will be provided.
Saturday, December 7, 2024
9:00am-12:00pm
Glen Burnie Office
7320 Ritchie Highway
You can register by completing the online form below.