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Dementia Capable Southern Arizona Classes
Training
In Person
Online (Zoom)
Dementia Friends Information Session Gain a general understanding of dementia with a focus on adopting a mindset of creating a dementia- friendly community. Dementia 101 Learn what dementia is, how it effects individuals, families, and communities. Understand common signs of dementia and how to approach memory concerns. Memory Loss: Progressions, Behaviors, and Interventions part 1 Dive into the progression of dementia, the brain changes that occur and behavior and care tips. Memory Loss: Progressions, Behaviors, and Interventions part 2 Take a deeper dive looking at caregiver strategies, common challenges, how to approach them, and non-pharmacological approaches to caring for someone with dementia. Dementia Champions: Train the Trainer Event Become a Dementia Friends trainer.
(English) Monday, September 11 10 – 11am (Spanish) Monday, October 16 10 – 11:00am
(English w/ special emphasis on faith communities)
Monday, October 2 3 – 4:30pm
(English w/special emphasis on preparing for holidays)
Thursday, October 19 2 – 3:30pm Wednesday, September 13 12 – 1:30pm
Monday, September 18 10 – 11:30am
Monday, September 25 10 – 11:30am
Wednesday, November 1 2 – 3:30pm
Monday, October 2 10 – 11:30am
Wednesday, November 15 2 – 3:30pm
Monday, October 23 10am – 12pm
n/a
Class size is limited. Register today: through Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/ dcsa-1070149, or follow the QR code to see upcoming sessions and to register.
For more information or to register , contact Nicole Thomas at (520) 790-7573 x 1739 or nthomas@pcoa.org
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Pima Council on Aging
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