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This article brings to light a very important issue that is happening across the country in communities designed to provide care for people living with conditions that require support. This article is not wrong. This article highlights exactly why Dementia Care Solutions works so hard to arm organizations with knowledge and skills needed to provide better care.

Organizations like Woodside Lutheran Homes have identified this as an important need and have taken steps to address it. While Woodside already focused on supporting staff in providing the best care, they took extra steps to build competence and skill by going above and beyond current state requirements. They, along with other organizations across Wisconsin, have shifted their focus towards culture change within their community. “Care” is more than checking off a list of tasks that need to be done. “Care” requires the provider to do so with skill. Skills are better developed when practiced and experienced. Highlighted in the article you see images of Woodside staff attending a workshop and practicing skills. The quotes within the article are commonly shared throughout the industry but not representative of the staff’s views at Woodside. Woodside’s commitment to staff education goes beyond offering these workshops. They offer on-the-floor coaching to staff to help gain experience, practice skills and problem solve situations that can occur.

Let’s, as a community/state/nation, work on going from “risky conditions” to “thriving in care”.

If you are an organization looking to shift the culture of dementia care, reach out, we are eager to help!

"[Caregiving] is a position that requires skill and without training, both staff and residents are set up to fail."

We can unknowingly trigger a fight-or-flight reflex, and learning how to avoid this isn't always intuitive, but with training, we can help care partners feel confident in navigating situations like this.

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NEW WORKSHOP!

Creating Engagement Opportunities for People Living with Dementia

Offering engaging experiences for people living with dementia can be challenging in group settings as each retain different skills.

This new workshop guides the learners through recognizing what people with dementia CAN STILL do and adjusting experiences to meet each of their abilities. Learners will also walk away with an Adult Art Project Manual that they can use to lead their own experiences.

Upcoming Events & Workshops

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SEP 17

Our Aging Brain

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Champion Course 1

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Progression of Dementia

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Our Aging Brain

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Balancing Risk and Independence

- Suamico -

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Champion Course 2

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Caregiving Conference

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OCT 1

Language of Dementia

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Champion Course 3

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Our Aging Brain

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Kewaunee County Senior Resource Fair

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Champion Course 4

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Progression of Dementia

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The Fish Approach

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Progression of Dementia

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The Language of Dementia

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The Language of Dementia

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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.

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.

Progression of Dementia: What Skills Remain

Often the progression of dementia is measured in stages and focuses on lost skills, but this doesn’t give us the tools to provide care and support. The GEMS State Model will help you gain deeper insight into the experience of a person with brain changes and shift your support accordingly.

Balancing Risk & Independence

When should they stop driving? How do I keep them from leaving home unexpectedly? When do I need to look for a facility? These questions and

more are explored as we talk about maintaining independence and evaluating risk in the day to day for people living with dementia.

The Fish Approach

This workshop focuses on communication strategies that build trust, understanding, and improves relationships between care partners and people living with brain changes. We will explore the communication snags that get us stuck in the weeds and how to adjust our responses by "getting in the water."

Community Events

Walk to End Alz

Each Event Opens at 8:30am / Walk Begins at 10am

Sheboygan- Sat, Sep 21st / Evergreen Park

Oshkosh - Sat, Sep 28th / Lakeshore Pavilion

Fond Du Lac - Sat, Oct 5th / Fond Du Lac High School

Find a Walk Near You

FLYER

Steering into the Skid

One-Act Dementia Play

Tues, Sep 24 / 12-1PM - VIRTUAL

In 12 short scenes, all taking place in Tim and Amanda's SUV, the audience comes to know this loving couple as they navigate the early progression of dementia. As months pass, the audience sees the subtle changes and adjustments the couple is forced to make on this journey together.

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Fond Du Lac County

Care Giving Conference

Thurs, Sep 26 / 8:30AM-3:30PM

Community Church of Fond Du Lac

N6717 Streblow Dr, Fond Du Lac, WI

RSVP: (920) 929-3419 or online: www.2024FDLCC.rsvpify.com

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Twigs Soda Pop

Swing Party

Thurs, Oct 3 / 6-8PM

Twig's Museum

920 S Franklin St., Shawano, WI 54166

Swing back in time with Jamie Lee for a night of nostalgic fun, food, and dancing to support Forget Me Not Fund, Inc for Alzheimer's and Dementia Awareness.

Dress code: Vintage Attire

RSVP by Sep 26: www.forgetmenotfund.org/events/sodapopswingparty

DETAILS & RSVP

The Memory Cafe provides a fun, comfortable environment where people with memory loss, along with their caregiver can relax, engage, and enjoy the company of others on the same journey. Call Jessie at (920) 851-8340 with any questions.

Memory Cafe

Held at the Automobile Gallery

400 S Adams St. Green Bay, WI 54301

No RSVP necessary, we hope to see you there!

Oct 4 from 1-3

Held at Barkhausen for a festive fall craft

Nov 12 from 1-3

Paint and Sip sponsored by Curative Connections

Dec 10 from 1-3

Holiday Party!

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Aloha! Kewaunee County Resource Fair

Tues, Oct 8 / 6-8PM

Kewaunee County Fairgrounds

625 3rd St, Luxemburg, WI 54217

Dementia Care Solutions will have a booth again this year!

Join us for free, fun, and a very informative Hawaiian themed event! Connect with over 60 local senior-serving organizations about the benefits they provide in our community. Event is open to all seniors, families with aging loved ones, and care partners.

* Free giveaways and door prizes * Care provider resources * Health and wellness screenings * Vaccinations available * BINGO starts at 12:30 * Food and drinks available to purchase *