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
APR 16
Dealing with Dementia: Improving Care and Communication
Area: Greater Houston Audience: Community Location: John Wesley United Methodist Church 5830 Bermuda Dunes Dr. Houston, TX 77069 Date: 4/16/2015 Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Dealing with Dementia: Improving Care and Communication presented by Kelly McCann, Chief Program Officer, Alzheimer's Association, Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter 7p - 8p
No RSVP necessary
Contact Name: Kelly McCann
Email:kmccann@alz.org Phone Number: 713-314-1323
Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's Formed in 1980, the Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.
