The Positive Approach: Hands-On Skills for Dealing with People with Dementia
When: Thursday, May 11, 1:00-4:00 PM
Where: Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, 1919 NE 181st Ave, Portland
Hosted by Oregon Care Partners
This is a free event, but registration is required. See below for info on how to register.
The Positive Approach™ - hosted by Oregon Care Partners and taught by WLLO Villager Suanne Jackson, an Oregon Care Partners certified trainer - teaches hands on skills and will help you to understand and connect more effectively with people living with dementia who are experiencing changing abilities. These newly learned skills will enable you as a caregiver to shift from simply "dealing with the behaviors" to creating a positive and caring environment.
This class teaches skills that keep in mind people living with dementia can still shine when provided with the right care and setting. You will learn the following strategies:
- How to determine “Normal Aging” versus “Not Normal Aging"
- Develop new skills related to approach, cueing, and ability to connect with people affected by dementia
- By focusing on a person’s needs and retained abilities, learn "helping" behaviors to promote a sense of control and self-direction
- Develop observation skills to recognize signals of “unmet needs and growing distress” and ways to respond that will reduce anxiety and improve quality of life
This workshop is based on training materials developed by Teepa L. Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, Dementia Care and Training Specialist -Positive Approach, LLC.
Register on the OregonCarePartners website using this link: https://tinyurl.com/3wrea3ma
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