Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Wessington Springs is hosting a free, two-evening training event, Dementia Dialogues , on April 30 and May 7. Ladies of the church will be providing light suppers at each of the events.
Dementia Dialogues is a nationally registered and evidence-informed, intervention program. This 5-module training course is designed to educate community members and caregivers (formal or informal) for persons who exhibit signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). Modules cover valuable information and recommendations including an overview of dementia, strategies for effective communication, understanding the environment and ways to promote independence, addressing challenging behaviors, and creative problem solving.
On day one, the course will cover the basic facts of Alzheimer’s Disease, alongside strategies for effective communication and a Q&A session. The second day will help attendees understand the impact of the environment and ways to promote independence. The second session will also cover addressing challenging behaviors and creative problem solving. The second course will also include a Q&A.
Dementia Dialogues is presented by Certified Instructors across the United States and is free of charge for all participants.
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