Date: Thursday, March 7 Location: Springfield College, Brennan Center Room TBD Instructor: Jayda Bruscoe, Director of Community Relations, Armbrook Village Julie Waniewski, Executive Director, Armbrook Village Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Description:

SLR’s Dementia Experience is an intense, interactive training that uses sensory modifications and role playing activities to build empathy and understanding. Participants are asked to re-enact typical daily activities such as taking medications and preparing meals "while under the influence of dementia." At the completion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe the challenges facing a person living with dementia, their family and carers
  2. Describe the stigma of dementia and how it impacts communities, families and individuals
  3. Practice positive communication techniques and caregiving tactics that preserve dignity with those exhibiting cognitive impairment
  4. Explain the impact dementia has on daily life and particularly how it affects nutrition, medication safety and financial security

Dates: Thursday, March 7

Time: 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Location: Springfield College, Brennan Center, Room TBD

Instructors:

Jayda Bruscoe, Director of Community Relations, Armbrook Village

Julie Waniewski, Executive Director, Armbrook Village

 

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