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Caring for a loved one with dementia can be deeply meaningful—but it can also be frustrating when their words or actions seem confusing, hurtful, or hard to manage. This session will help you understand why these behaviors happen and give you practical tools for responding with patience, compassion, and confidence. Together, we’ll explore real-life scenarios […]
This educational session will explore practical, person-centered strategies for providing bathing and personal care to individuals living with dementia. Participants will learn how to reduce anxiety and resistance during care, preserve dignity and independence, create a safe and calming environment, and respond to challenging behaviors with empathy and confidence. Whether you are a family caregiver […]
What do you say when your loved one with dementia believes something that isn't true, asks for someone who has passed away, or insists they need to go home? Do you correct them? Try to explain? Change the subject? The Validation Method teaches us how to respond to the feelings behind a person's words instead […]
One of the greatest gifts you can give someone living with dementia (and yourself) is consistency. When everyone provides care differently, it can create confusion, frustration, and anxiety. A personalized dementia care plan helps family members, friends, home health providers, and professional caregivers understand what works best—creating more predictable, successful days for your loved one. […]
Dementia Live® Experience & Education Offered at NO COST through Dementia Life STL Dementia Live® is an immersive, hands-on dementia simulation experience designed to help participants better understand what it may feel like to live with cognitive and sensory changes associated with dementia. Participants gain insight into: Confusion and sensory changes Communication challenges Frustration and […]
This educational session will explore practical, person-centered strategies for providing bathing and personal care to individuals living with dementia. Participants will learn how to reduce anxiety and resistance during care, preserve dignity and independence, create a safe and calming environment, and respond to challenging behaviors with empathy and confidence. Whether you are a family caregiver […]
Join us for the 2026 Western Whirl 🤠🕺! If you heard about our inaugural event in 2025, you know this year's celebration at The Marquee at New Town is going to be even bigger and better. Enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with mouthwatering BBQ, refreshing drinks, exciting raffles and auctions, country music, line dancing, and plenty […]
Exit seeking. Anger or agitation. Refusing care. These behaviors are incredibly common in dementia — but they can leave families feeling exhausted, frustrated, and unsure how to respond. In this compassionate, practical session, you’ll learn why these behaviors happen and how to respond in ways that reduce stress for both you and your loved one. […]
As dementia progresses, communication can feel more challenging, and it’s easy to feel the loss of connection. In this Dementia Life session, we’ll explore simple, compassionate communication techniques that ease frustration, build trust, and nurture connection at every stage of the disease. Whether you are a long-time caregiver, new to the journey, or simply someone […]
A person living with dementia is not meant to simply pass the time. Even now, their days can - and should - be filled with purpose, meaning, and life. Because they are still here. They still feel. They still matter. In this session, we’ll cover: Why activities truly matter (and how they can reduce behaviors) […]
Small changes can make a BIG difference. Join us for a practical, compassionate education on creating a dementia-friendly environment—at home and in memory care. You’ll learn how approach, noise, layout, routine, and emotional tone impact comfort and behavior and discover simple changes that can reduce stress and support dignity for people living with dementia. This […]
What do you do when your loved one keeps asking the same question, becomes fixated on something, or wants to do something that isn't safe? Do you correct them? Say no? Try to convince them to stop? What if you could gently guide their attention in a different direction—without arguing or creating more frustration? Redirection […]