Dementia Care Class For Caregivers : Learn The Positive Approach to Care™ (PAC). Taught by a PAC Certified Trainer
November 15, 2018 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Knowledge and skills to help you care for those living with dementia.
A three-class series with video, slides, and hands-on skill training using the Positive Approach to Care™ (PAC) developed by Teepa Snow, and taught by PAC Certified Trainer Kathleen Landel. The classes are:
o Class A. Let’s Talk About the Brain: The Impact of Dementia
Understand how the brain changes with dementia and the reason behind challenging behaviors. Experience what sensory changes with dementia feels like, and learn skills to minimize reactions and anxiety.
o Class B. The Caregiver Journey: The Stages of Dementia
Learn how dementia progresses using Teepa Snow’s GEMS model. Identify how you can anticipate and respond to the changes, and support your own needs as dementia progresses.
o Class C. Caregiver Challenges: Dementia Day-By-Day
Explore and learn to recognize the unmet needs that often cause challenging behaviors. Use what you learned in Classes A & B to practice skills to assist with tasks such as eating, standing, and personal care.
Class time: 1:30pm to 3:30pm at Island Senior Resources (Bayview Center)
Cost: $15 per class
Registration required. Register at : https://www.thecaregivercoach.info/
Knowledge and skills to help you care for those living with dementia.
A three-class series with video, slides, and hands-on skill training using the Positive Approach to Care™ (PAC) developed by Teepa Snow, and taught by PAC Certified Trainer Kathleen Landel. The classes are:
o Class A. Let’s Talk About the Brain: The Impact of Dementia
Understand how the brain changes with dementia and the reason behind challenging behaviors. Experience what sensory changes with dementia feels like, and learn skills to minimize reactions and anxiety.
o Class B. The Caregiver Journey: The Stages of Dementia
Learn how dementia progresses using Teepa Snow’s GEMS model. Identify how you can anticipate and respond to the changes, and support your own needs as dementia progresses.
o Class C. Caregiver Challenges: Dementia Day-By-Day
Explore and learn to recognize the unmet needs that often cause challenging behaviors. Use what you learned in Classes A & B to practice skills to assist with tasks such as eating, standing, and personal care.
Class time: 1:30pm to 3:30pm at Island Senior Resources (Bayview Center)
Cost: $15 per class
Registration required. Register at : https://www.thecaregivercoach.info/
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