June 21st:

The Longest Day

The Longest Day (June 21) is the day with the most light- the summer solstice. This is a perfect day to help spread awareness and fight the darkness of Alzheimer's and dementia. Join us for a presentation on what happens to our brain as we age. Learn more about what is typical, and when it may be something more serious.

The longest day also brings many activities and fundraisers throughout the world. Click here to learn more about the Alzheimer's Association, their research efforts, and how you can get involved.

Upcoming Events and Classes

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Two Upcoming Opportunities for:

Our Aging Brain: What is typical, and when to be concerned?

What is normal, and when should we be concerned?

If thinking and memory problems arise, can they be reversed? Yes! Find out how at this enlightening presentation where I will dive into the causes of symptoms and what you can do to improve them, as well as how to know if they’re signs of something more serious.

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 1:30-3PM

Allouez Parkside Village

1901 Libal Street, Green Bay

Free Community Education Workshop

RSVP: Call (920) 660-0835

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Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 5:30-7PM

The Cottages at Meadowlands Senior Living

751 E Highland Dr., Oconto Falls, WI 54154

Free Community Education Workshop

RSVP: Call (920) 848-3458

July Memory Café

July 17, 2023 at 1PM – 3PM

Barkhausen Preserve

2024 Lakeview Dr, Suamico WI

Join us to learn about all about prairie wildflowers.

You are welcome to walk around the park as well.

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Diving in to the FISH Approach

The FISH Approach is all about getting into the water, or stepping into the reality of the person living with dementia. This can reduce anxiety and provide a supporting foundation to start improving the situation.

Avoiding communication snags will help keep people with dementia from experiencing the stress of “being pulled out of the water” or out of their reality. It puts us in a position to be more understanding and empathetic to their point of view.

When we want someone to understand, our brain is wired to try to explain, reason, and persuade others. This stimulates a threat perceiver in the brain and increases anxiety, which may cause the person with dementia to become agitated or defensive.

Contact Dementia Care Solutions to learn more about the FISH Approach and how to "get in the water" to avoid these snags.

One of the ways we do this is through reasoning.

When we reason with a person with dementia, we are expecting them to be able to understand cause and effect. This part of the brain is often impaired and they may not be able to understand.

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Dementia Care Solutions

Unlocking the door to a better dementia care experience.

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Sheri Fairman

Owner, Dementia Care Solutions, LLC

PO Box 10812

Green Bay WI 54307

920-883-5076

sheri@dementiacaresolutions.org