Challenging Behaviors Part I: Recognizing Unmet Needs, is the foruth workshop of a 6-part series given in person at Catholic Charities Hawaii Community Hall on Oahu during April-July, 2023. The location is 1822 Keeaumoku Street. Parking instructions will be sent to registrants ahead of time. This live session will not be recorded.

The Saturday, June 3rd workshop will take place from 10am till Noon. In this fourth workshop of the series, Challenging Behaviors: Recognizing Unmet Needs, attendees will “learn to understand which physical and emotional needs can cause challenging behaviors related to dementia. Learn hands-on techniques to connect and comfort using visual, verbal, physical and emotional connections. Learn to develop new skills related to approach, cueing, and ability to connect with people affected by dementia to help reduce the chance of future escalations and make your person with dementia feel at ease.” (taken from: http://www.dorothycolby.com/p/course-descriptions.html )

The whole series of workshops will address specific issues that can improve communication and interaction with loved ones living with dementia or memory loss. This is a wonderful opportunity for those actively caring for someone with cognitive impairment to be interactive and learn techniques that will really make a difference in day-to-day care. It is especially useful for unpaid family and friend caregivers of persons living with memory loss.

Positive Approach(TM) to Care seminars or workshops were developed by dementia advocate and occupational therapist Teepa Snow and provide essential information for families and care partners on how to have a positive and meaningful relationship with loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia throughout their journey. You can find out more about Teepa Snow here: http://teepasnow.com

The trainer, Dorothy Colby, is a Certified Positive Approach to Dementia Care (TM) Trainer and national Mentor, with more than 25 years of professional and personal experience caring for people living with dementia. She is the Director of Community Engagement for Hale Ku'ike Memory Care Homes with locations in Nu'uanu, Bayside, and Pali, where she also trains staff. Positive Approach to Care (TM) seminars provide essential information for families and care partners on how to have a positive and meaningful relationship with loved ones with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia throughout their journey.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Please arrive 15 minutes early to park, mingle, register and get seated. Thanks!

Detailed parking instructions will be sent to registrants prior to workshops

For questions about these workshops, contact Jody Mishan: jmishan@hawaii.rr.com or (808) 295-2624

These caregiver workshops are made possible by the Elderly Affairs Division of the City & County of Honolulu through Federal Older Americans Act funding. The workshops are co-sponsored by Hale Kuike.

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Contact Jody Mishan: jmishan@hawaii.rr.com or (808) 295-2624

Challenging Behaviors: Recognizing Unmet Needs: Session 4 of 6-part Series