Name: Teepa Snow Event Presented by Dementia Friendly Lancaster County
Start: 2024-08-21T07:00:00-04:00
Location: Lancaster Alliance Church

Teepa Snow Event Presented by Dementia Friendly Lancaster County

Dementia Friendly Lancaster is excited to host Teepa Snow this year! As you may know, Teepa Snow is a leading expert in dementia care, and her seminars provide valuable information and resources for caregivers, family members, and professionals. This year's seminar will cover topics such as understanding the different types of dementia, effective communication strategies, and practical care techniques.

There will be two sessions this year:

MORNING SESSION 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM ($30)
Why Do They Do That? Understanding Symptoms and Situations of Dementias
This session is designed to help care partners better understand why people living with dementia may sometimes say or do things that are unexpected and/or challenging. It will focus on understanding the many changes that occur in the brain during the progression of the disease. It will also emphasize the role that the reactions and responses of care partners play in interactions with those living with dementia. This session will help learners develop better communication skills when working with people living with dementia by emphasizing the value of empathetic and supportive communication. Overall, it will help learners understand the factors that contribute to interactions in dementia and learn ways to improve these interactions using effective verbal and physical skills.

AFTERNOON SESSION 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM ($30)
Maintaining Roles and Purpose After a Dementia Diagnosis
This session is designed to help learners understand the recommendations for maintaining physical and mental health as much as possible after a dementia diagnosis. It will emphasize the value of using retained and preserved skills and abilities while acknowledging and compensating for what no longer works well. Part of the session will foster connecting previous interests and preferences to present circumstances and realities to give the person with dementia opportunities to contribute, feel competent, and stay involved.

We encourage you to join us for this year's seminar, which promises to be as informative and engaging as the last one. Please feel free to share this invitation with others who may be interested in attending.