Communicating and Interacting with Persons with Dementia

Area: Beaumont and Southeast Texas
Audience: Professional, Community, Caregiver
Location: Cypress Glen Nursing and Rehabilitation
7200 9th Avenue
Port Arthur, TX 77642
Date: 4/16/2015
Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Alzheimer???s disease dramatically alters the dynamics between the diagnosed individual and his or her loved ones. Family and friends of persons with Alzheimer???s frequently feel that their loved one is no longer the person he or she once was. This presentation provides caregivers with tools for effectively communicating and connecting with persons with dementia. Specifically it will cover nonverbal vs. verbal communication, positive physical approach, person-centered approach, and activity development.
Contact Name: Clarissa Urban
Email: curban@alz.org
Phone Number: (409) 833-1613