Dementia Friendly Wyoming hosts interactive workshops on select Wednesdays in the Community Room. Open to all, these sessions provide valuable insights for those impacted by dementia, care partners, and professionals. Led by Heather Comstock, MSc in Dementia Studies, and incorporating perspectives from the dementia community, the workshops offer a comprehensive learning experience focused on understanding challenges, practical care strategies, and connecting with a supportive network.
To learn more, call 307-461-5955 or email hcomstock@thehubsheridan.org.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]