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Caregivers to those with Dementia | Dementia Care Partner Conference at Fox Valley Tech |
Friday, June 2, 2023
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fox Valley Tech
We know that it can be challenging to attend educational seminars when you are the primary caregiver for your loved one. That's why we have partnered with Respite Care Association of Wisconsin to provide FREE, on-site respite care facilitated by a recreation therapist and staffed by professional caregivers. To sign up for respite, please call (920) 225-1711.
| Teepa Snow: Communication Techniques & Tips for Interacting with Those Living with Dementia |
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
1 - 2 p.m.
Online
This session will help develop better communication skills when interacting with individuals living with dementia. it will emphasize the value of emphatic and supportive communication to help cope with distress and will also highlight nonverbal strategies to improve understanding and responses. The goal of the session is to learn to reduce or minimize unproductive conversation and distress by using effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Register Here.
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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
In person at the Green Bay Botanical Gardens
Create fun decorations for the area parks to support The Longest Day! No experience necessary. Learn more.
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Caregivers to those with Mental Illness |
Thursday, June 15, 2023
12 - 3 p.m.
At Bay Beach Amusement Park
NAMI Brown County is sponsoring their annual picnic! Free to the public. Guests include mental health professionals, leaders in the community, those who live with mental illness, their friends and family members. Volunteers of the Brown County Alliance on Mental Illness will be grilling brats, hamburgers, and hot dogs and will have salad dishes and homemade desserts. The day will include free ride tickets, a giant slide, door prizes, and bingo!
| Caregivers of those in the LGBTQ+ Community | The Pride of Caring: Issues for LGBTQ Caregivers & Professionals - How is Caregiving Different for LGBTQ+ Caregivers? |
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Online
It's been a while since we asked this question and learned from the experiences of our diverse caregiver community. Join us for an informative and educational discussion! Learn more and register here.
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