Presents:
A Fresh Approach to Living Well with Dementia
A virtual dementia fair for our community
January 12, 1 – 4:30 PM
Why attend another dementia event?
Many seminars cover dementia research and caregiving tips from experts, however, very few include the true experts on the topic, people actually living with the condition.
When their voices are not included, we may focus only on what is lost and miss that many people are living well with brain changes. Join us for a conversation about practical tips for highlighting moments of joy, connection and pleasure at all stages of dementia.
This free event includes presentations from people living well with dementia, tips on positive approaches for care partners, and takeaways for medical professionals to make our community more dementia friendly and inclusive.
Living with dementia can be very challenging, but there are ways to thrive at every stage. Life is better when we are honoring lived experience, highlighting resilience, and learning to live well with dementia.
For Persons Living with Brain Change or Dementia
Amplifying Stories and Honoring Experiences
While many seminars and papers cover research about dementia, and what caregiving for someone in the late stages of the disease can look like, very few actually focus on the experience. That’s where we– and you — come in.
During our event you’ll have the opportunity to hear from those who are actively living with brain change and ask them questions about their experiences.
There is incredible value to be found at every stage of life. Through volunteering, enjoying family and friends, and contributing to the community, life can be better when we come together and share our experiences.
For Family, Friends, and Caregivers
Dementia Living, Not Just Dementia Care
According to the World Health Organization, there are 10 million new dementia diagnoses every year. Learning someone close to you is living with dementia can be a worrisome experience. It’s important to remember that there can still be growth and life through dementia.
The Alzheimer’s Association says that “people with dementia can live well at all stages with the right support”.
Studies estimate that 1 in 5 people are directly impacted by brain change — whether living with dementia or by providing support to someone. Understanding how we can all create more meaning, joy and deeper connectedness can help us thrive. Join us to learn more about positive ways to help yourself and others live well through dementia.
For Professionals
Making an ImPACt with your work
As we elevate the voices of those with lived experience and wisdom, our event will offer information for medical professionals and other professionals who interact with people living with brain change.
We hope you’ll join us on this journey of adjusting the way we look at and talk about dementia diagnosis to better support those in our community living with dementia.
We’ve partnered with Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care (PAC) and The National Council of Dementia Minds to offer you insights on how to support people living with dementias in finding hope, meaning and resources.
Meet our Presenters
It’s All About Experience
During our Dementia Fair you’ll have the opportunity to hear from The Brotherhood of Dementia Minds, and from Beth Nolan, Ph.D. with The Positive Approach to Care ®. Learn from experience and gain key takeaways that will enhance your tool kit.
Beth A. D. Nolan, Ph.D.
Learn More About LifeCircles PACE
Helping People Live Well in Their Home
LifeCircles believes that people who are living with dementias or other challenging health issues should have options to get the right amount of support in their home. We offer a custom approach to health and memory care that helps people 55+ live in their homes instead of moving to traditional nursing facilities.
Our team has been specially trained in Positive Approach to Care principles to help those we work with thrive through the various stages of brain-change. We not only partner with the individual living with dementia, but we also offer customized support for family members and caregivers. Our Dementia Specialists and extended team are ready to partner with you in living a meaningful life.
Ready to learn how LifeCircles PACE might be able to help you or someone in your life live well with dementia? Give us a call at 616-347-3477, visit our website or take a short quiz to find out if you are eligible for LifeCircles PACE.
Thank you to the organizations who made this event possible:
Last Updated on December 28, 2022