Event Agenda 11.4.22

8:00 am - 9:00 am  ∙  Registration & Time with Exhibitors  

Participants register, pick up your gift bag and receive your complementary DVD featuring Teepa Snow.  Enjoy coffee, meet with our featured presenter, Teepa Snow as time permits.  We encourage everyone to spend time learning about resources in our community by visiting with the organizations that have made this event possible.  If you are a professional caregiver seeking credit for continuing education, please sign in and out at the Cornerstone Hospice CEU registration table. 

9:00 am - 12:00 pm  ∙  Teepa Snow Presents: Brain Changes in Dementia

This session will improve the learner’s understanding of the brain changes that occur during the process of dementia. Learners will understand the changes within the structure of the different parts of the brain that are often observed, and the ways in which these changes often vary based on the type of dementia present.  Learners will also understand the ways in which these structural changes contribute to changes in everyday function. This session will also address the differences between “normal” and “not normal” aging.  The goal of this session will be to increase awareness of dementia as a disease with an emphasis on empathy and understanding of the condition.  

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm  ∙  Lunch  ∙  Meet & Greet with Exhibitors  

Join us for a lunch break before attending the afternoon seminar.  We encourage you to spend time learning about resources available to you by visiting with those who have made this event possible. 

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm  ∙  Registration for Afternoon Only Attendees  

"Afternoon Only" participants register, pick up your gift bag and receive your complementary DVD featuring Teepa Snow.  if you are a professional caregiver seeking credit for continuing education, please sign in and out at the CEU registration table. 

1:30 pm - 4:30 pm  ∙  Teepa Snow Presents: Using a Positive Approach to Dementia Care 

Those who interact with people living with dementia often struggle with how to react to such occurrences as repeatedly asking the same questions or telling the same stories, accusing others of stealing items that they themselves have hidden, making rude or inappropriate comments, calling people names, or using profanity. Because behavior can change from one moment or day to the next and can vary widely between individuals, it may seem like the person living with dementia is deliberately choosing their behavior. The goal of this session is to help attendees manage their own attitude and behavior for improved outcomes and interactions. This session will provide learners strategies and methods of providing assistance to individuals living with dementia using their retained abilities to promote positive outcomes in interactions. Emphasis will be placed on helping learners to approach people with dementia safely and consistently, provide verbal support and responses that reduce distress, and improve social engagement.  The session will be very interactive with the goal of providing knowledge, skills and attitudes that will change daily outcomes of dementia care. 

4:30 pm - 5:00 pm  ∙  Closing Remarks  ∙  Time with Exhibitors  

Wrap up the day by meeting with area providers and other attendees.  We hope you’ll take home essentials for your journey as a caregiver including knowledge, resources, connections, and support.

You may make a donation to support the event through the GiveWell Foundation. Click this link: GiveCF.org  Then “DONATE” at the top.  “One Time, Please Direct my Support.” From the dropdown, select “I know the name of the fund.” and the name of the fund you type in is “Central Florida Senior Gems Fund.”  

*** Facemasks are optional. ***

Pearl Sponsors: 

All About Aging, LLC 863-557-7604 

Savannah Court and Cottages Senior Living Communities 863-614-0997

Thank you to our Ruby Sponsors: 

Brookdale Highlands & Winter Haven, Cornerstone Hospice, Dedicated Care, Home Instead, Natalie R. Wilson, Esq. of GrayRobinson, P.A., and Platinum Benefits

Contact Senior Helpers at 863-686-7333 if you have questions.