When a person living with dementia experiences discomfort in body, mind or spirit, they will often communicate through a variety of behavioral expressions. Explore methods that help us decode that language of distress and give us clues for maximizing comfort and quality of life.
When?
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 · 10:00 a.m.
Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Duration: 1 hour
Price
Free
Language
English
Who can attend
Everyone
Dial-in available? (listen only)
Not available.
Agenda
Introduce Specialist (5 minutes)
Live Presentation with Maribeth Gallagher (40 minutes)
Live Q&A with Maribeth Gallagher (15 minutes)
Categories
Education & learning
Health & wellness
Lifestyle
Professional development
Support groups
Hosted By Koelsch Communities
Innovative and time-tested tools for supporting people as they age well.
Dr. Maribeth Gallagher is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a doctoral degree in nursing. She directs Hospice of the Valley’s Dementia program, which has received national and international awards for its innovative approaches...
Paige Fairbanks-Gunn has worked directly with seniors and their families for over 23 years. She has cared for seniors at levels of physical and cognitive abilities as a CNA, Certified Medication Aide, Social Service Director, Director of Community...