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SUMMARY:Elevate & Relate Group A
DESCRIPTION:Join dementia coach and educator\, Kay Adams\, LCSW\, for a a 7-week group coaching program designed to help us understand our own caregiving brains\, so that we can work towards saying goodbye to guilt and self-blame as dementia care partners. \nGroup Coaching consists of: \n\nSeven 90-minute group sessions\nLimited to 10 group members\nDates: Aug. 18\, Aug. 25\, Sept. 8\, Sept. 15\, Sept. 22\, Sept. 29 & Oct. 6\, 2025\nTime: Mondays from 11:30 am-1:00 pm Mountain Time\nLocation: Zoom\n\nContact Kay at kay@kaymadams.com for more information.
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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 (Sponsored by the Colorado Respite Coalition) \nRegister: https://morethanmemory1025.eventbrite.com
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CATEGORIES:More Than Memory,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Dementia Changes Everything: What Caregivers Need to Know to Successfully Change With It
DESCRIPTION:In this engaging workshop\, you’ll learn how dementia changes the brain\, impacts abilities\, and influences behavior. Through interactive role plays and real-life insights\, you’ll gain awareness\, knowledge\, and practical skills for your caregiving toolbox. We’ll explore communication changes\, behavioral challenges\, and how to preserve meaningful relationships with loved ones who are impacted by dementia. \nAbout the speakers:\nKay Adams\, LCSW is an author\, coach\, speaker\, and educator. She is the founder of Compassion Works\, LLC whose mission is to empower care partners and organizations impacted by dementia. Kay is the author of the award-winning book\, Bedside Witness: Stories of Hope\, Healing\, and Humanity\, and is widely known for bringing enthusiasm\, integrity\, humor\, and a unique authenticity to her work. \nKathryn Quinlan is a certified and highly-experienced dementia educator and coach who is passionate about supporting people living with dementia and those entrusted with their care. Known for delivering fun\, highly-engaging and interactive training sessions\, Kathryn makes complex topics approachable and practical for families and professionals alike.
URL:https://www.kaymadams.com/event/dementia-changes-everything-what-caregivers-need-to-know-to-successfully-change-with-it-2/
LOCATION:Community Library Sedona\, 3250 White Bear Road\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Before The Window Closes: The Importance of Advance Care Planning for Families Facing Dementia.
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will address the vital importance of completing advance directives including a Living Will and a Medical Durable Power of Attorney in a timely and pro-active fashion for individuals and families impacted by dementia. We will explore the concept of “decisional capacity” as it relates to the disease process\, and why it’s crucial for people living with dementia to discuss and document their wishes for future medical care before the window of opportunity closes. \nFree (Sponsored by the Colorado Respite Coalition) \nRegister: https://beforethewindowcloses.eventbrite.com
URL:https://www.kaymadams.com/event/before-the-window-closes-the-importance-of-advance-care-planning-for-families-facing-dementia-2/
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