Get a Boost this Fall!

School started back up and what better time than now to highlight the the concept of lifelong learning, as it is beneficial during every stage of life. Did you know that continued learning is proven to show cognitive resiliency?

Make a goal this fall to get your brain boosted!

Here are some ideas on where to start:

Explore a new topic/hobby - Maybe ask a friend about something they enjoy and explore that
Read a new book / Join a book club
Watch a documentary
Learn a new recipe / Research the origin of your favorite meal
Attend a workshop or presentation

Upcoming Events and Workshops

RSVP

NOTE: You do not need to attend all presentations in this series. RSVP: Contact Sheri at (920) 883-5076 or sheri@dementiacaresolutions.org or sign up online.

Free community series sponsored by: Home Instead

(FREE 3-Part) Dementia Care Series – Suamico

PART 2

Of The Changing Relationship when Dementia is in the Picture

Relationships inevitably change as dementia progresses. This can be devastating and challenging as you roll through the stages of grief.

Let’s talk about the changing relationship, what is normal, and what can be better.

Thursday, Sep 21 at 10-11AM

Village of Suamico

12781 Velp Ave, Suamico, WI

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PART 3

Part 3: The Language of Dementia and Finding Success

As care partners, we can find ourselves in communication snags with our loved one with dementia.

Together we will untangle these challenging situations and explore new tools to help in your caregiving journey.

Thursday, Sep 28 at 10-11AM

Village of Suamico

12781 Velp Ave, Suamico, WI

Primrose Flyer

Bellevue Flyer

Oconto Falls Flyer

Our Aging Brain: Typical Changes and Brain Health

As we age we should expect changes to occur in our body and brain. Join us as we look at what changes are typical in the aging process. While thinking and memory problems may arise, they could be normal and/or reversible.

Learn about the causes of these symptoms, what you can do to improve them, and how to keep your brain healthy.

Tuesday, Sep 26 at 12-2PM

Primrose Retirement Communities

5715 N Meade St, Appleton, WI

Free Community Lunch & Learn

RSVP by 9/22: Call or email Emily at Primrose (920) 202-8600 emily.winget@primroseretirement.com

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Wednesday, Sep 27, 2023 at 1:15-2:15PM

Bellevue Senior Living

1660 Hoffman Rd, Green Bay, WI

Free Community Education Workshop

Refreshments provided

RSVP: Call or email Terri at Bellevue (920) 337-9089 tschimmel@encorecares.com

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Wednesday, Sep 27, 2023 at 5:30-7PM

The Cottages at Meadowlands Senior Living

751 E Highland Dr, Oconto Falls, WI

Free Community Event

RSVP: Call The Cottages at Meadowlands (920) 848-3458

Monthly Memory Café

2nd Tuesday of each month from 1-3PM

(Next one is on October 10)

Green Bay Botanical Garden

2600 Larsen Rd., Green Bay, WI

RSVP to Connie Roberts (920) 412-9960 or croberts@curativeconnections.org

The Language of Dementia and Finding Success

The FISH Approach

As care partners we find ourselves in communication snags with our loved one with dementia. Together we will untangle these challenging situations and explore new tools to help in your caregiving journey.

Saturday, Oct 28, 2023 at 10:30AM-12PM

The Cottages at Lake Park Senior Living

2006 Lake Park Dr, Marinette, WI

Free Community Event

RSVP to The Cottages at Lake Park (715) 330-5760

The FISH Approach:

Instead of Trying to Orient, Let's Investigate!

We've been diving in to the FISH Approach (getting into the water, or stepping into the reality of the person living with dementia), which can reduce communication snags that cause anxiety. This allows us to provide a supporting foundation to start improving the situation instead of causing stress of “being pulled out of the water”.

"I want to go home"

This is something we may hear from someone that just moved into an assisted living facility, is staying at a nursing home for rehab, maybe they are at the hospital, or even while visiting with family.

When a person living with brain changes tells you "I want to go home", it may be an automatic response to try to help the person with dementia see our reality, but orienting them can increase anxiety and cause them to become upset. To help avoid adding stress, we can investigate to try to find why they want to go home...what is the unmet need?

Investigate by offering two options. This allows us to help determine an unmet need, while providing dignity of choice to the person living with brain changes.

If they say "I want to go home", investigate and respond: “Do you want something or do you just want to be there?”

This opens communication to better understand the unmet need and allow us to respond.

Some example unmet needs to consider depending on their response may be:

Are they uncomfortable in the environment?

Do they need to use the bathroom but are unsure where it is?

Are they in pain and looking want to lie down?

Ready to dive in and learn more about the FISH Approach?

Are you wanting to share this knowledge with your employees or a community group?

Do you have a loved one you are caring for and looking for more 1:1 support?

Contact Dementia Care Solutions to learn about workshops, presentations, as well as support, consulting and coaching opportunities.

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Community Events and Resources Related to Brain Changes

Brain Center of Green Bay

The Brain Center is a non-profit, high-impact organization committed to making brains better. The Brain Center serves as a community resource and local “hub” for brain disease and brain conditions. They offer a variety of programs and presentations throughout the community.

Brain and Body Fitness Program

Join the YMCA and Brown County ADRC for the NEW Brain and Body Fitness Program! This 12-week program is designed to support those diagnosed with early onset dementia or dementia-like symptoms, featuring exercises and linguistic activities that support physical and mental wellbeing.