Teepa Snow, one of the world’s foremost advocates and experts on groundbreaking practical dementia care, will be here on March 29th at a FREE Family Conference: “Dementia Care Without the Fight,” How to Become a Better Care Partner. Save the Date, March 29, and register today!
An occupational therapist by trade, Teepa has over 35 years of clinical experience in the field of geriatrics and dementia care. She has also been a caregiver to family members living with dementia. Her focus is person-centered care, looking at the capabilities of each individual instead of their disabilities. As an educator, Teepa often uses role-play to demonstrate stages of dementia and behavioral states. Her mission is helping others to understand what people living with dementia are experiencing. www.TeepaSnow.com
This day-long, conference will be offered on the same day in both the East and West Valley. Teepa will present in the West Valley in the morning and the East Valley in the afternoon focusing on Navigating Challenging Situations More Successfully. Shelly Drews of Help My Senior and Orchard Pointe Communities in the West Valley, and Elaine Poker-Yount of Visiting Angels East Valley and the Successful Aging Conferences in the East Valley, (both certified trainers for her Positive Approach to Care™ program) will speak on How to Become a Better Care Partner using Teepa’s techniques. Additional sessions, and a resource fair will also be part of each program.
Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care – Dementia Care Without the Fight. Wednesday, March 29. Free to all families.
WEST VALLEY DETAILS: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Arizona Broadway Theater, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria, 85382. Register at HelpMySenior.com, Sdrews@heritage-communities.com, 602-327-3096
EAST VALLEY DETAILS: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 E. Riggs Rd, Sun Lakes, 85248. Register at SuccessfulAgingAZ.com or elaine@successfulagingaz.com, 480-203-8548
Professional tickets and NCIA Continuing Education credits will be available at both locations for a fee. See websites for details.
This conference is all about understanding what your loved one/friend/client is experiencing: WHY they’re doing what they’re doing, and HOW you can best work WITH them to support them and have a more positive outcome. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event! Register today.
Elaine Poker-Yount, CDP is Director of Care Management at Visiting Angels East Valley
Reach her at elaine@visitingangelsaz.com or call 480-833-8247