No Fishing!

This is a friendly reminder that while the weather may be perfect for casting your line, it's best to avoid fishing when communicating. Instead, we focus on diving into the water, the reality of the person living with brain change.

Dementia Care Solutions in the News:

Ask Jean: My wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, how can I improve our communication?

Dear Jean:

A year ago, my wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Our plan is to keep her at home as long as we can. I try so hard, but there are times that I get very frustrated with her. I know I shouldn’t, but I just can’t get her to understand things sometimes. I don’t know what to do.

Answer:

Dementia sneaks up on us. Before a diagnosis, the changes are small, but they increase. Eventually, we see enough change that we seek out a professional to verify our suspicions.

Even after a diagnosis, we try to keep everything as normal as possible, making small adjustments. You are like many folks; you try to keep your loved one at home and part of the world as you know it.

While you are busy trying to keep their world on an even keel, their brain continues to change a little bit every day. You aren’t alone in this communication frustration that you describe.

Sheri Fairman, owner of Dementia Care Solutions, explains that people living with dementia are like a fish in the water living in their own environment, and you are still watching from shore. The water is their reality. She says the way to understand their world and help you build trust, understanding and improve your relationship together is to “get in the water!”

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Are you looking for a little extra support?

Or a refresher on best practice of dementia skills?

Reach out to Dementia Care Solutions!

We travel throughout Wisconsin and are happy to meet you wherever you are at!

"The Dementia Champion course training has been eye opening for me and the staff that have attended. I have been in LTC for 25 years, this is the best training I have ever received. The information, techniques, and approaches taught are things I wish I would have learned a long time ago. The staff that have attended have given rave reviews. The approach that is taken allows staff to really absorb and retain the information. This training is very interactive, the key is practice makes progress. Sheri does a wonderful job engaging the audience and making them all feel comfortable while learning. I highly recommend organizations to complete this series. This is absolutely necessary and worth the time and money spent!" ~ Cassie

Consulting

and Support

Looking to learn skills and manage challenges through continued support as you gain comfort and competence? This is a great place to start for families and friends caring for someone living with brain change.

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Coaching

and Training

Do you have staff or a group interested in learning more about solving challenging situations? Through modeling skills in-person, we customize your sessions to meet your needs and can work one-on-one or in small groups.

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Community Presentations

Wanting to setup a presentation for your agency, church, club, or social group? We offer a variety of topics for the general public, family/friends, as well as professionals and they can be tailored to fit your needs.

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Gear Day - Advanced Workshops

Has your staff attended workshops and presentations in the past and are wanting to dive in even more? Gear Day is the perfect way to continue to build on the skills learned throughout past trainings. Dive in deeper into communication strategies, understanding unmet needs, learning advanced care approaches, and how to determine the progression of the disease. These two-hour intensive practice sessions can be customized to meet any unique situations and/or challenges at your agency. We are all human, and we understand that better care takes practice, time, and dedication, so we recommend that completers of the Champion Courses attend a Gear Day annually to continue to build on their skills.

Sponsorships may be available to help offset costs of trainings, workshops, and community presentations. Contact us for more details.

Upcoming Events and Workshops

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

MAY 13

Workshop

Champion Course 1

10-NOON

APPLETON

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Grand Opening

Curative's Yesteryear Village

4PM

GREEN BAY

Presentation

Language of Dementia

11:30-1PM

MARINETTE

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Presentation

Language of Dementia

1-2PM

SHEBOYGAN

Workshop

Champion Course 2

10-NOON

APPLETON

Workshop

Champion Course 3

10-NOON

APPLETON

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JUNE 4

Presentation

Language of Dementia

9:30-10:30AM

OSHKOSH

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Our Aging Brain

What is Typical? When to be Concerned?

What is normal and when should we be concerned? If thinking and memory problems arise, can it be something reversible? YES! Join us to find out more about the causes of these symptoms, what you can do to improve them, and how to know if it’s something more serious.

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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.

Now scheduling for summer and fall throughout Wisconsin! Do you have a group or agency in mind that would benefit from these interactive presentations? Contact us today to set up a presentation, workshop, or even a more in depth intensive Gear Day training.

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.

Upcoming Dates:

Wed, May 15 / 11:30-1PM MARINETTE

The Cottages at Lake Park Senior Living

2006 Lake Park Dr., Marinette, WI 54143

RSVP: (715) 330-5760

This FREE community series is sponsored by The Cottages at Lake Park.

FLYER

Wed, May 15 / 1-2PM SHEBOYGAN

Countryside Manor

4228 Kadlec Dr., Sheboygan, WI 53083

RSVP: Call Alexandra (920) 254-5251

This FREE community series is sponsored by Compassus.

FLYER

Tues, June 4 / 9:30-10:30AM OSHKOSH

Bella Vista

631 Hazel St, Oshkosh WI 54901

RSVP: Call Bella Vista (920) 393-9998

This FREE community series is sponsored by Bella Vista.

FLYER

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Free 4-Part Workshop

Open to all community members!

Tues, May 14-June 4 from 10-Noon

The Champion Courses are designed to guide care partners in developing an awareness about how brain changes impact people's everyday experiences and how our approach impacts this experience. In these workshops, we explore our role as a care partner in enhancing the quality of life for someone living with dementia. By building skills speciﬁcally to meet the needs of the person we are providing cares with, we enhance the experience for us and the person living with dementia.

This FREE community series is sponsored by Right At Home.

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Curative Connections

Yesteryear Village Grand Opening

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 4-5:30pm

1538 Western Ave., Green Bay, WI 54303

Celebrate the opening of Yesteryear Village at Curative Connections West. Tours will be available throughout the event and a brief program will take place at 4:30 p.m.

Please RSVP by Friday, May 10 to Kari Moody at kmoody@curativeconnections.org or 920-593-3510.