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Demystifying Dementia: Untangling the Unknown

  • 908 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206-5239, United States · Mesa
Successful Aging AZ Publisher / Host Successful Aging AZ
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Demystifying Dementia:  Untangling the Unknown Navigating dementia or cognitive changes with a loved one can feel overwhelming and uncertain, but you don’t have to do it alone.
Join Successful Aging AZ for a comprehensive, full-day community conference designed to demystify the changes that occur with dementia, give you actionable tools for daily care, and help you plan proactively for the future.
Whether you are a family caregiver, partner, or looking to plan ahead, you will walk away feeling empowered, supported, and confident.
✨ Key Takeaways:
Recognize & Understand: Overcome fear by understanding how brain changes affect behavior.
Individualized Care: Gain practical skills to communicate effectively with greater empathy and confidence.
Meaningful Connections: Discover strategies to reduce stress and foster joy, purpose, and identity at home.
Proactive Legal Planning: Learn how to structure your estate plan to protect assets, honor wishes, and gain peace of mind.
🎙️ Speaker Lineup & Topics
Estate Planning: Untangling the Legal Pieces Before They’re Needed
🗣️ Heather Parker – Estate Planning Attorney
Learn how to build a legal toolbox to guide and protect your loved ones at every stage of life.
The Courage to Know – Facing Cognitive Change Together
🗣️ Dr. Dani Cabral – Alzheimer’s Specialist Neurologist & Psychiatrist
Discover how seeking answers and understanding brain changes can strengthen relationships and open doors to growth.
Still Me: Meaningful Engagement at Home
🗣️ Jessica Major – Dementia Care Practitioner & Champion
Practical communication and activity strategies to reduce stress and deepen everyday connection.
Keynote: How & Why Brain Changes Affect Everyday Behaviors & Routine
🗣️ Elaine Poker-Yount – Aging & Dementia Care Specialist, Successful Aging AZ
Untangle the confusion of behavioral shifts and gain practical strategies to adapt daily routines for smoother, more compassionate outcomes.
❓ Questions or More Information?
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 480.203.8548
🌐 Website: successfulagingaz.com
🎟️ Tickets / Registration Link
FREE Admission + Complimentary Lunch Included
👉 Registration Required: successfulagingaz.com/conference

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