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SUMMARY:When the Ground Shifts: A Practical Guide for Families After a Dementia Diagnosis
DESCRIPTION:The Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging has teamed up with Cindy Koch from Aging at 5280 to provide this free series. Cindy and her team will be discussing a wide range of aging topics. Within this webinar\, Cindy Koch and Karen Summers will be hosting Kay M. Adams\, Dementia Coach / Educator / Speaker Author of Bedside Witness: Stories of Hope\, Healing\, and Humanity. They will discuss safety concerns\, the need for building a circle of support\, and navigating the transition to a care community—including the emotional weight of guilt and second-guessing that often follows. \nA diagnosis of dementia can feel like the ground has suddenly shifted beneath a family’s feet.  Questions come quickly—What do we do now? How do we plan? How do we stay connected when everything is changing? This workshop will explore what families need to know—but are rarely told—after a diagnosis. Participants will learn the importance of an accurate and early diagnosis\, how to create a thoughtful game plan to avoid crisis\, and ways to support both the person living with dementia and their care partners in healthy and sustainable ways over time. Grounded in real-life experience and rich storytelling\, this session equips attendees to support families and each other with greater clarity\, compassion\, and confidence. \nJoin Aging at 5280 Founder and Owner\, Cindy Koch and Elder Care Manager\, Karen Summers each month as they will feature guest speakers covering essential topics such as: health and wellness\, home safety\, financial resource and more while providing a variety of tips and tools for successful aging\, all tailored for older adults and their families. \nPlease complete this form to RSVP for the webinar. You will receive an email confirmation with Zoom information upon submission. If you have any questions about the webinar\, please contact Alice Andrastek at aging@du.edu.
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SUMMARY:More Than Memory: Understanding Brain Change & Dementia from the Inside Out
DESCRIPTION:For family members\, friends\, care partners\, or anyone in the community who is concerned about or caring for someone living with cognitive impairment or dementia. \nJoin us to learn: \n\nThe difference between normal aging and dementia\nHow dementia affects our brain\, abilities\, and influences our behavior\nTechniques\, approaches\, and communication tips to support people living with brain change and dementia\nStrategies to effectively manage caregiver stress\, difficult emotions\, and the art of accepting assistance from others\n\nFree to attend (Sponsored by the Colorado Respite Coalition) \nRegister: https://morethanmemory0926.eventbrite.com
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SUMMARY:Helpful Tools to Communicate with People Living with Dementia
DESCRIPTION:Communicating with a person living with dementia can be challenging—but it doesn’t have to become a huge source of frustration or conflict. As dementia changes the way the brain processes information\, successful communication requires us as care partners to adapt our approach\, rather than expect the person with brain change to adapt to ours. \nThis engaging workshop provides practical strategies for creating more meaningful and successful interactions with people living with dementia. Participants will learn how sensory changes\, visual perception\, the brain’s stress response\, and the environment all influence communication. Through real-life examples and practical tools\, participants will discover how to improve their communication skills with their loved ones\, and tailor their approach to the unique strengths and needs of each individual with dementia. The result is greater understanding\, less frustration\, and more opportunities for connection. \nFree to attend (Sponsored by the Colorado Respite Coalition) \nRegister: https://helpfulcommunicationtools.eventbrite.com
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