Spring: A Time for Celebration!
We always hear that April showers bring May flowers, and this weekend I saw a sure sign of spring – the daffodils are in bloom! These yellow flowers were a joyful sight on a dreary day. April also calls for another celebration, Dementia Care Solution’s one year anniversary!
This past year has been filled with so many blessings and I have had the honor to meet and support over 500 people. From care partners and their loved ones, professional caregivers, to community members yearning to learn more, I have been able to provide trainings, consultations, coaching, and presentations in-person and virtually. Together we are unlocking a door to a better dementia care experience. Thank you!
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Upcoming Events and Classes
Spring symbolizes rebirth and renewal, and it is a perfect time to refresh your knowledge, or dive in and learn something new. Here are some free upcoming educational events that are open to the community:
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Normal Vs Not Normal Aging
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.
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 6-7PM
Bell Tower Residence, 1500 O’Day St, Merrill WI
Free Community Education Workshop
RSVP to Allison: Call (715) 539-1403 or email afierek@carriagehealthcare.com
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Dementia Care (Free) 3-Part Series
Wednesday, May 3 – May 17, 2023
at 11AM-Noon
Ashwaubenon Community Center
900 Anderson Dr, Green Bay, WI 54304
Join us for this series designed to help you understand:
- Normal vs. not normal aging
- How relationships change when dementia is present
- The language of dementia and how to find success
You do not need to attend all three classes.
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Progression of Dementia -
What Skills Remain?
Wednesday, May 3 at 6-7PM
New Perspective, 2790 Elm Tree Hill, Howard
Often the progression of dementia is measured in stages and focuses on what skills are lost. This doesn’t give us any tools to help provide care and support. There is a better way to understand the progression of the disease by looking at what skills remain.
RSVP New Perspective (920) 217-7192
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Balancing Risk and Independence
Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 10AM
Oak Park Place, 2205 Midway, Rd, Menasha, WI
When should they stop driving?
How do I keep them from leaving home unexpectedly?
When do I need to look for a facility?
If you have a loved one with dementia and you’re asking yourself these questions, join us to learn some helpful tips for providing care while balancing risk and independence.
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May Memory Café
Tuesday May 9, 2023 at 1PM – 3PM
Green Bay Botanical Gardens
2600 Larsen Rd, Green Bay
Create your very own May Day basket while socializing with others.
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Older Adults and Medication Deprescribing
Friday May 12, 2023 at 1PM – 2:30PM
Neville Public Museum,
210 Museum Place, Green Bay, WI
Deprescribing in the Elderly –
As we age, some medications may become unnecessary, harmful, or no longer useful. Learn about reasons when and why we may want to reduce or eliminate over-the-counter or prescription medications. This discussion will allow time for questions and opinions.
RSVP with the Alzheimer’s Association: (800) 272-3900 or bit.ly/bced0512
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RSVP to Mason Foth: mfoth@dimensionsliving.com
or Linda Hobbs: lhobbs@dimensionsliving.com
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Champion Courses 3 & 4
and Luncheon
**Free CEUs for Social Workers
Thursday, May 18
at 11AM-3:30PM
Dimensions Living Appleton
5800 Pennsylvania Ave, Appleton, WI 54914
Come join us at Dimensions Living Appleton for lunch and a Continuing Education Unit: Champion Courses 3 and 4 focusing on using the Positive Approach to Care and gaining a greater awareness about the GEMS states.
Join us as we dive in and identify the characteristics and what it means to be living in the world with changes in cognitive and physical abilities.
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Dementia Care Quick Tip
Changes in the seasons brings on a variety of opportunities for all of us.
When the weather is nice, there are more opportunities for us to go out into the nature, soak up some vitamin d, stay physically active, and with more people out and about, stay socially engaged.
Here are some springtime activities that may help with cognition and overall wellbeing:
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Gardening – Plant an indoor herb garden, weed a flower bed, or plant flowers. Gardening combines light exercise with dexterity and is a total sensory experience.
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Take a walk – Short walks around the neighborhood is a great form of exercise
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Birdwatch – If you or your neighbors have birdfeeders, sit and enjoy the sights and sounds of the birds, or check out a local park or wildlife sanctuary
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Soak up the sun – Sitting in the sun, even for 15 minutes, helps improve mood, reduces stress, and stimulates the senses which can help with cognition
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Coaching can be held in small groups and one on one in real time with the person living with dementia. Services are provided at your location, whether it be a facility, agency, clinic, hospital or your home.
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Looking for More Support? Let’s Look at Coaching!
Coaching is an opportunity to receive support with dementia related situations. Changing how we care for people with dementia is a journey. It is ever changing and the needs are as individual as the person with dementia.
Learn positive approaches to caring for someone living with dementia and why some approaches are effective and others are not. We will work together through real situations and provide opportunities to apply what is learned.
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Dementia Care Solutions
Unlocking the door to a better dementia care experience.
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