WILSONVILLE, ORE. (May 16, 2016) – On Wednesday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., nationally recognized dementia care and training specialist Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FOATA will present a no-cost workshop in Wilsonville. Hosted by Oregon Care Partners, the Teepa Snow Dementia Care Workshop will help anyone who cares for an aging Oregonian more effectively interact with and provide care for individuals with memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer’s. The workshop is free of charge, thanks to funding from the state of Oregon and partnerships with long-term care organizations including Alzheimer’s Association and Oregon Health Care Association.
WHAT: The one-day Teepa Snow Dementia Care Workshop will feature three interactive training sessions for caregivers.
Getting Ahead of the Curve: Recognizing the Early Signs of Dementia and Preparing to Care More Effectively
The session will highlight the importance of noticing early signs of cognitive and behavioral changes that are inconsistent with normal aging. Caregivers will learn more about effective treatment strategies, and the specific characteristics of Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
How to Communicate with Someone Living with Dementia
The session will teach attendees how to enhance communication with individuals affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias using verbal and nonverbal skills.
Understanding Who You Are As a Caregiver & Learning to Use Non-Traditional Stress Management for Yourself and the Person with Dementia
The final session will provide caregivers a chance to identify areas of strength and opportunities for improvement in how to better care for aging loved ones. Participating caregivers will learn more about stress management, resources available to those affected by dementia and how to support positive outcomes.
