Knowing the Person: Values-Based Care and Decision Making
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 […]
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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.
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The Only Constant is Change: Building Your Support Plan
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 […]
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Living with Uncertainty: Finding Your Footing
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 […]
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When Uncertainty Becomes Anxiety: Recognizing What’s Building
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 […]
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When Anxiety Turns to Fear: Understanding Aggression in Dementia
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 […]