BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Dementia Friendly Wyoming - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Dementia Friendly Wyoming X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dfwsheridan.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Dementia Friendly Wyoming REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250906T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250906T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T203920 CREATED:20250830T001308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T003021Z UID:889-1757149200-1757156400@dfwsheridan.org SUMMARY:St. Peter's Fall Dementia Education and Lunch Series: Negotiating Dementia within our Community DESCRIPTION:Four Free Education Sessions on Saturdays: September 6th\, 13th\, 20th\, and 27th from 9:00 am to 11:00 am with lunch offered 11:00 am -12:00 pm Please Note: This presentation is funded by the Outreach Committee at St. Peter’s and these events will be held at Location 1 S Tschirgi St Sheridan\, WY 82801. \n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 6\, 2025 Session 1: Increasing Awareness for Individuals\, Families\, and Friends \n\n\n\nSeptember 13\, 2025 Session 2: Building on Strengths: Supporting the Challenges of Changes in Thinking and Memory \n\n\n\nSeptember 20\, 2025 Session 3: Staying Connected: Communication Strategies for Preserving Relationships \n\n\n\nSeptember 27\, 2025 Session 4: Environment Matters: Adapting Spaces for Comfort and Safety \n\n\n\nPlease HELP US with your RSVP – let us know two things: \n\n\n\n\nWhich Saturday sessions you would like to attend\n\n\n\nIf you will join us for lunch after the session\n\n\n\n\nYour efforts help us plan program materials and food to have prepared. \n\n\n\nTo RSVP\, call Margaret Bowen at (307) 674-7655 or email her margaret@stpeterssheridan.com URL:https://dfwsheridan.org/event/st-peters-fall-dementia-series-negotiating-dementia-within-our-community/ LOCATION:The event will be held at Location 1 S Tschirgi St Sheridan\, WY 82801. This presentation is funded by the Outreach Committee at St. Peter’s\, 1 S Tschirgi St\, Sheridan\, 82801\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250910T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250910T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T203920 CREATED:20250821T210158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T210204Z UID:874-1757498400-1757503800@dfwsheridan.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Five Senses: Understanding Sensory Experiences in Dementia DESCRIPTION:Join us for a workshop exploring the complex sensory world of dementia. We will cover how the senses change and what to do when someone experiences things that feel real to them but different to you. Learn practical ways to make spaces more comfortable\, understand sensory experiences\, and use sight\, sound\, and touch to connect better. Attendees will gain awareness about these often-invisible challenges and a framework to support persons through all types of sensory changes. URL:https://dfwsheridan.org/event/beyond-the-five-senses-understanding-sensory-experiences-in-dementia-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250913T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250913T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T203920 CREATED:20250830T003110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T003123Z UID:909-1757754000-1757761200@dfwsheridan.org SUMMARY:St. Peter's Fall Dementia Education and Lunch Series: Negotiating Dementia within our Community DESCRIPTION:Four Free Education Sessions on Saturdays: September 6th\, 13th\, 20th\, and 27th from 9:00 am to 11:00 am with lunch offered 11:00 am -12:00 pm Please Note: This presentation is funded by the Outreach Committee at St. Peter’s and these events will be held at Location 1 S Tschirgi St Sheridan\, WY 82801. \n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 6\, 2025 Session 1: Increasing Awareness for Individuals\, Families\, and Friends \n\n\n\nSeptember 13\, 2025 Session 2: Building on Strengths: Supporting the Challenges of Changes in Thinking and Memory \n\n\n\nSeptember 20\, 2025 Session 3: Staying Connected: Communication Strategies for Preserving Relationships \n\n\n\nSeptember 27\, 2025 Session 4: Environment Matters: Adapting Spaces for Comfort and Safety \n\n\n\nPlease HELP US with your RSVP – let us know two things: \n\n\n\n\nWhich Saturday sessions you would like to attend\n\n\n\nIf you will join us for lunch after the session\n\n\n\n\nYour efforts help us plan program materials and food to have prepared. \n\n\n\nTo RSVP\, call Margaret Bowen at (307) 674-7655 or email her margaret@stpeterssheridan.com URL:https://dfwsheridan.org/event/st-peters-fall-dementia-education-and-lunch-series-negotiating-dementia-within-our-community/ LOCATION:The event will be held at Location 1 S Tschirgi St Sheridan\, WY 82801. This presentation is funded by the Outreach Committee at St. Peter’s\, 1 S Tschirgi St\, Sheridan\, 82801\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250920T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250920T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T203920 CREATED:20250830T003245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T003306Z UID:913-1758358800-1758366000@dfwsheridan.org SUMMARY:St. Peter's Fall Dementia Education and Lunch Series: Negotiating Dementia within our Community DESCRIPTION:Four Free Education Sessions on Saturdays: September 6th\, 13th\, 20th\, and 27th from 9:00 am to 11:00 am with lunch offered 11:00 am -12:00 pm Please Note: This presentation is funded by the Outreach Committee at St. Peter’s and these events will be held at Location 1 S Tschirgi St Sheridan\, WY 82801. \n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 6\, 2025 Session 1: Increasing Awareness for Individuals\, Families\, and Friends \n\n\n\nSeptember 13\, 2025 Session 2: Building on Strengths: Supporting the Challenges of Changes in Thinking and Memory \n\n\n\nSeptember 20\, 2025 Session 3: Staying Connected: Communication Strategies for Preserving Relationships \n\n\n\nSeptember 27\, 2025 Session 4: Environment Matters: Adapting Spaces for Comfort and Safety \n\n\n\nPlease HELP US with your RSVP – let us know two things: \n\n\n\n\nWhich Saturday sessions you would like to attend\n\n\n\nIf you will join us for lunch after the session\n\n\n\n\nYour efforts help us plan program materials and food to have prepared. \n\n\n\nTo RSVP\, call Margaret Bowen at (307) 674-7655 or email her margaret@stpeterssheridan.com URL:https://dfwsheridan.org/event/st-peters-fall-dementia-education-and-lunch-series-negotiating-dementia-within-our-community-2/ LOCATION:The event will be held at Location 1 S Tschirgi St Sheridan\, WY 82801. This presentation is funded by the Outreach Committee at St. Peter’s\, 1 S Tschirgi St\, Sheridan\, 82801\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250927T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250927T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T203920 CREATED:20250830T003344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T003357Z UID:912-1758963600-1758970800@dfwsheridan.org SUMMARY:St. Peter's Fall Dementia Education and Lunch Series: Negotiating Dementia within our Community DESCRIPTION:Four Free Education Sessions on Saturdays: September 6th\, 13th\, 20th\, and 27th from 9:00 am to 11:00 am with lunch offered 11:00 am -12:00 pm Please Note: This presentation is funded by the Outreach Committee at St. Peter’s and these events will be held at Location 1 S Tschirgi St Sheridan\, WY 82801. \n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 6\, 2025 Session 1: Increasing Awareness for Individuals\, Families\, and Friends \n\n\n\nSeptember 13\, 2025 Session 2: Building on Strengths: Supporting the Challenges of Changes in Thinking and Memory \n\n\n\nSeptember 20\, 2025 Session 3: Staying Connected: Communication Strategies for Preserving Relationships \n\n\n\nSeptember 27\, 2025 Session 4: Environment Matters: Adapting Spaces for Comfort and Safety \n\n\n\nPlease HELP US with your RSVP – let us know two things: \n\n\n\n\nWhich Saturday sessions you would like to attend\n\n\n\nIf you will join us for lunch after the session\n\n\n\n\nYour efforts help us plan program materials and food to have prepared. \n\n\n\nTo RSVP\, call Margaret Bowen at (307) 674-7655 or email her margaret@stpeterssheridan.com URL:https://dfwsheridan.org/event/st-peters-fall-dementia-education-and-lunch-series-negotiating-dementia-within-our-community-3/ LOCATION:The event will be held at Location 1 S Tschirgi St Sheridan\, WY 82801. This presentation is funded by the Outreach Committee at St. Peter’s\, 1 S Tschirgi St\, Sheridan\, 82801\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251001T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251001T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T203920 CREATED:20250821T202415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T203107Z UID:872-1759312800-1759318200@dfwsheridan.org SUMMARY:When Social Connections Change: Understanding Social Changes in Dementia DESCRIPTION:This workshop explores how cognitive changes affect social understanding and emotional responses. We will cover possible changes in reading facial expressions\, understanding tone of voice\, and interpreting social cues during everyday conversation. Learn how and why the onset and progression of dementia may affect empathy\, motivation\, and emotional control (at times increasing anxiety\, withdrawal\, or argumentative behavior). Attendees will gain practical ways to adapt communication and create supportive social environments during these changes. URL:https://dfwsheridan.org/event/beyond-the-five-senses-understanding-sensory-experiences-in-dementia/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251008T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251008T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T203920 CREATED:20250821T204058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T212917Z UID:878-1759917600-1759923000@dfwsheridan.org SUMMARY:Beyond Memory: How Dementia Affects the Body DESCRIPTION:This workshop explores how dementia affects physical abilities and things our bodies do without us thinking about them\, like sleep and temperature control. We will cover possible changes in balance\, movement\, and coordination\, as well as shifts in sleep patterns and other body processes. We will discuss challenges like difficulty with buttons or utensils\, changes in swallowing\, bathroom needs\, and sleep disturbances. Attendees will learn practical ways to adapt daily routines\, create safer environments\, and know when to seek additional support. URL:https://dfwsheridan.org/event/beyond-memory-how-dementia-affects-the-body/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251105T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251105T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T203920 CREATED:20250821T204252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T204332Z UID:880-1762336800-1762342200@dfwsheridan.org SUMMARY:Knowing the Person: Values-Based Care and Decision Making DESCRIPTION:This workshop looks at how knowing what matters most to a person can better inform current and future care decisions. Learn about personal values\, preferences\, and what is important in daily life and bigger care decisions. Discover how shared and supported decision-making practices offer practical ways to include the person in decisions\, even as their abilities change over time. Attendees will gain tools to handle uncomfortable conversations that enable decisions that reflect what the person would want\, while reducing situational uncertainty. URL:https://dfwsheridan.org/event/knowing-the-person-values-based-care-and-decision-making/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251112T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T203920 CREATED:20250821T204502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T204510Z UID:882-1762941600-1762947000@dfwsheridan.org SUMMARY:The Only Constant is Change: Building Your Support Plan DESCRIPTION:This workshop addresses the reality that change is constant when living with or supporting someone with dementia. Without preparation and education\, families often find themselves in crisis during transitions. Learn what transitions to expect throughout the dementia journey and how to assess your current resources before you need them. Join for practical ways to build support networks\, research services\, and create flexible plans that offer adaptations as needs change. Attendees will gain tools to prepare for unknown but inevitable changes\, making challenges less overwhelming by planning ahead. URL:https://dfwsheridan.org/event/the-only-constant-is-change-building-your-support-plan/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260311T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260311T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T203920 CREATED:20260220T174602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T174616Z UID:918-1773223200-1773228600@dfwsheridan.org SUMMARY:Living with Uncertainty: Finding Your Footing DESCRIPTION:This workshop explores the uncertainty that accompanies aging and cognitive changes\, whether before\, during\, or after a diagnosis of a form of dementia. Participants will examine common assumptions and responses that can unintentionally increase distress. The session offers practical approaches to assess what is happening and take meaningful action without waiting for clarity. Recognizing how you navigate uncertainty is one of the most important skills when supporting someone living with dementia or experiencing changes yourself. URL:https://dfwsheridan.org/event/living-with-uncertainty-finding-your-footing/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260408T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260408T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T203920 CREATED:20260220T174925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T174938Z UID:920-1775642400-1775647800@dfwsheridan.org SUMMARY:When Uncertainty Becomes Anxiety: Recognizing What's Building DESCRIPTION:This workshop explores how unresolved uncertainty can develop into anxiety\, for those supporting someone living with dementia and for those experiencing cognitive changes themselves. Participants will look at how anxiety shows up\, why it often goes unrecognized\, and how it can move between the person living with dementia and the person providing support. The session offers practical ways to notice what’s building and respond before it escalates. Whether you are joining for the first time or building on the March session\, this is one of the most common yet least discussed experiences in dementia support. URL:https://dfwsheridan.org/event/when-uncertainty-becomes-anxiety-recognizing-whats-building/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260513T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260513T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T203920 CREATED:20260220T175723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T175736Z UID:922-1778666400-1778671800@dfwsheridan.org SUMMARY:When Anxiety Turns to Fear: Understanding Aggression in Dementia DESCRIPTION:This workshop explores what can happen when anxiety goes unrecognized\, for the person living with dementia and for those providing support. Participants will look at how feeling overwhelmed or fearful can drive responses that get labelled as aggression. Those responses often tell you something important\, if you know how to read them. The session offers practical ways to read the situation differently and respond to fear rather than react to behavior. Whether you are joining for the first time or following the series from uncertainty through anxiety\, this session offers a different way to understand what is happening when things feel most out of control. URL:https://dfwsheridan.org/event/when-anxiety-turns-to-fear-understanding-aggression-in-dementia/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR