The Madison Library in conjunction with the MWV Dementia Capable Community Grant will be hosting a series of Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to care workshops in the Chick Room at Madison Library. Julie Van Dyne, R.N., who has worked with the aging population and those with dementia and memory loss for many years, will be facilitating the workshops as a certified PAC Trainer. These experiential and interactive workshops provide dementia related awareness and knowledge.
Register for one or all three! Please call 603-367-8545 to register.
Workshop 1: July 14 from 10-12: Normal Aging vs Not Normal Aging:
This workshop helps learners understand and recognize the differences in normal and not normal aging. The learner will develop better observational skills to recognize and intervene effectively when behavioral challenges occur. Learners will also develop new skills related to approach, cueing, and the ability to connect with people affected by dementia. The workshop will also address typical changes that happen in the early, middle, and late stages of the condition including the final care concerns.
Workshop 2: July 21 from 10-12: Positive Physical Approach™ (PPA) and Hand Under Hand™ (HUH):
This workshop helps learners understand how to adapt how we interact when the other person’s brain is changing. This workshop will include explanations of how the brain is changing when someone is living with dementia and what care partners can do to be supportive.
Workshop 3: July 28 from 10-12: Teepa’s GEMS™; Using Skills that Make a Difference:
This workshop helps learners understand GEMS™ Model developed by Teepa Snow. This model is based on the Allen cognitive scale and focuses on what is retained for people living with dementia instead of only focusing on what is lost. In identifying retained skills and abilities, learners will be able to provide the right level of support and assistance in care with people in different ability states. By understanding GEMS States, we can learn to provide the best care and setting so that everyone can shine.
Please call 603-367-8545 to register.
All are welcome, free.