Creating Better Days for People with Dementia

Program Type:

Health

Age Group:

Adults, Woods Branch
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Description

Dementia has life-changing effects on families and their loved ones. Neil Anand, owner of ComForCare Home Care and Dr. Srinath Kadimi, Associate Professor of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine, present this workshop for anyone caring for a person living with dementia. They will explain why challenging behavior can happen and talk about five methods that can help create better days:

• Focusing on feelings
• Minding emotional displays
• Respecting personal preferences
• Making care person centered
• Improving communication skills