Friday, February 6 at 2pmThis event is free and open to the public!
Join us for an engaging and informative free workshop led by Karen Stobbe and Mondy Carter, improv performers who are also family caregivers with decades of experience.
Learn how improvisational theater techniques can transform dementia care by creating meaningful connections and joyful interactions. This specialized workshop teaches caregivers, family members, and healthcare professionals how to apply improv principles to enhance communication and build confidence when supporting people living with dementia.
Discover practical tips and techniques that you can implement immediately.
Who should attend? Family members and friends of persons living with dementia, health care professionals: nursing homes, assisted living, adult day and home health; and anyone else who is interested in learning how Improvisational techniques can be used to facilitate relationships with persons experiencing dementia.
About Karen Stobbe - Funder of Being in the Moment. Karen was working as an actress, director, writer and instructor of theatre when her dad, Manfred, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Manfred passed away in October of 2000 and her mom, Virginia, was diagnosed with mixed dementia (Vascular & Alzheimer’s) a year after Manfred passed away.
Karen has worked all over North America (Johns Hopkins, Care4U, TEDMED) presenting keynotes, workshops, performances and consulting.
She was the Director of Education for Pioneer Network and Chair of the National Conference for 6 years. Karen worked with the Eden Alternative on their International Conference (3) and education curriculum for Dr. Al Power’s Dementia Beyond Drugs seminars. Karen was priviledged to work on the National Alzheimer’s Association Campaign for Quality Care as a consultant and writer for videos.
Karen was the co-developer (with Sonya Barsness) of all the content for the Hand in Hand Training Toolkit produced by CMS and distributed to every nursing home in the country in 2012. She has written a book, has a training DVD, featured in Real Simple magazine, Guideposts, heard on NPR’s This American Life and presented at the International TEDMED Conference.
About Mondy Carter:
Mondy Carter is a videographer, actor, director and improv guy. He was the main caregiver for Karen’s Mom (Virginia) for the 11 years she lived with them. His caregiving experience has changed him into a very patient person. That’s one of benefits of getting to be with a person with dementia. If you are open to it they can allow you to grow in unexpected ways.
This workshop is offered at no cost. Pre-registration is required as space is limited.
Event Venue
5501 Jefferson Ave, Midland, MI, United States, Michigan 48640
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