About this Event
Navigating Dementia with Heart
Support, Care Options & Planning for What Comes Next
Whether you're caring for someone right now, watching for early signs, or simply planning ahead — this morning is for you.
Dementia touches more families every year, and navigating it alone is harder than it needs to be. Join us for an honest, supportive conversation with three local experts who will leave you with real tools, a clearer path forward, and the comfort of knowing you're not doing this alone.
Care and Connection With Sam van Valzah, Co-Founder, A Place at Home
- Learn simple activities that create meaningful connection
- Understand how needs change across each stage of dementia
- Support your loved one without losing yourself in the process
- Learn about the GUIDE Model and how it supports families
- Why respite care matters — and how to access it
Care Options and Transitions With Jonathan Schwartz, Founder, Partner in Aging
- How to recognize when staying at home is no longer working
- Explore in-home care, memory care, and supported living options
- How couples can stay near each other with professional support
- Guidance and resources specifically for solo agers
- Access to grief groups and ongoing community support
Planning with Clarity With Nicole Soares, Founder, EcoLove Transitions
- Define how you want to be cared for as your needs change
- Choose the right decision-makers before a crisis arises
- Document your wishes clearly so your family doesn't have to guess
- Reduce stress, confusion, and difficult decisions down the road
Who Should Attend
- Caregivers supporting a loved one with memory loss
- Individuals who want to plan ahead on their own terms
- Families navigating a new or recent diagnosis
- Solo agers building a support plan
This event is free. RSVP encouraged.
📍 Location Seaside Center for Spiritual Living 1613 Lake Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024
🗓️ Date & Time Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Seating is open and all participation is by invitation — join in as much or as little as feels right for you.
About Soulful Sages
This event is part of our monthly community gathering for intentional living and conscious aging. Soulful Sages meets every third Tuesday from 10:00–11:30am. Each month we explore what it means to live and age with purpose, connection, and grace. New to the group? You are warmly welcome.
🌼 Co-Leaders: Nicole Soares — EcoLove Transitions | ecolovetransitions.com Elaine Bryan — Body and Soul Nourishments | bodyandsoulnourishment.com
🙏 Holding consciousness: Seaside Practitioner Deb Sadler — Thought Leader & Author
Questions or suggestions? 📧 [email protected] 📞 858-815-1818
Why this matters:
• Over 6 million people in the U.S. live with dementia today. That number is expected to double in the next 20 to 25 years.
• 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.
• Nearly 11 million Americans provide unpaid care for someone with dementia.
• Caregivers often provide 20 or more hours of care each week. Many do this for years.
• Caregivers face higher rates of depression, anxiety, and chronic illness.
• About 30 percent of dementia caregivers pass before the person they support.
• About 20 percent of older adults are aging alone with no built in support system.
• Dementia care costs more than heart disease or cancer in total U.S. spending.
• Most families wait too long to plan. Decisions then happen in crisis.
• Early planning leads to better quality of life, less stress, and fewer unwanted medical interventions.
What is this event about
This is an interactive session on living well with dementia. You will learn how to stay connected, explore care options, and plan ahead with clarity.
Who should attend
Anyone supporting a loved one with dementia. Anyone planning for their own future. Caregivers, spouses, adult children, and solo agers.
What will I learn
Simple ways to connect through each stage. How care needs change over time. What support options exist. How to plan ahead so your wishes are clear and your family is not left guessing.
Do I need a diagnosis to attend
No. This is for anyone who wants to be informed and prepared.
Will this be a lecture
No. This is interactive. You will see real tools, simple activities, and practical examples you can use right away.
What care options will be discussed
In home support, respite care, memory care, and community based living options. You will learn when to consider each.
Will you talk about caregiver burnout
Yes. Caregiver health is a major focus. You will learn how to get support early and avoid doing this alone.
Will you cover Medicare support programs
Yes. We will explain the GUIDE Model and how families access support.
Will planning be part of this
Yes. You will be guided through how to choose decision makers and document your wishes clearly.
Is this only for older adults
No. Many people start caregiving in their 40s and 50s. Planning early leads to better outcomes.
Is this a grief group
No. This is focused on education, planning, and support. We will share resources for grief support if needed.
What should I bring
Bring a notebook and an open mind. You will leave with ideas you can act on.
How long is the event
About 90 minutes.
Is there a cost
This is a free community event. RSVP is encouraged so we can plan materials.
Where is it held
Seaside Center for Spiritual Living.
Will there be follow up support
Yes. You will have options for deeper planning support, caregiver resources, and future events.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Seaside Center for Spiritual Living, 1613 Lake Drive, Encinitas, United States
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