This series of six workshops addresses specific issues that can improve communication and interaction with loved ones 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.

The trainer, Dorothy Colby, is a Certified Positive Approach to Dementia Care (TM) Trainer, with more than 15 years of professional and personal experience caring for people with dementia. She is Administrator for Hale Ku'ike Memory Care Home in Nu'uanu, where she also trains staff. Positive Approach to Care (TM) seminars, developed by occupational therapist Teepa Snow, 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.

Refreshments will be provided.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the workshop to park and register. Thanks!

Parking instructions will be sent to registrants prior to the date.

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

TOPICS AND DATES

Normal vs. Not Normal Aging: Understanding the Difference. Friday, April 28, 2017, 3:30-5:30pm
GEMS, More Than Just Loss: Dementia Progression Patterns. Friday, May 12, 2017, 3:30-5:30pm
It's All in Your Approach: Making Positive Connections. Friday, June 9, 2017, 330-5:30pm
Challenging Behaviors: Recognizing Unmet Needs. Saturday, August 12, 2017, 9:30-11:30am
Dining with Dementia: Techniques to Bring Joy to the Table. Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, 3:30-5:30pm
End of Life Care & Letting Go: Providing Care in the Final Stages of Dementia. Saturday, October 14, 2017, 9:30-11:30am

This series of workshops is sponsored by The Hawaii Alzheimer's Disease Initiative, funded by a grant from Administration for Community Living, and by The Plaza Assisted Living

FAQs

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

Normal vs. Not Normal Aging: Understanding the Difference. Friday, April 28, 2017, 3:30-5:30pm

GEMS, More Than Just Loss: Dementia Progression Patterns. Friday, May 12, 2017, 3:30-5:30pm

It's All in Your Approach: Making Positive Connections. Friday, June 9, 2017, 330-5:30pm

Challenging Behaviors: Recognizing Unmet Needs. Saturday, August 12, 2017, 9:30-11:30am

Dining with Dementia: Techniques to Bring Joy to the Table. Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, 3:30-5:30pm

End of Life Care & Letting Go: Providing Care in the Final Stages of Dementia. Saturday, October 14, 2017, 9:30-11:30am

Workshop Series for Caregivers of Persons with Memory Loss: West Oahu: April - October, 2017