Understanding and Responding to Dementia Behaviors a Caregiver Conference

Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi is offering this free full-day Caregiver Conference. It will be in-person at the Queen’s Conference Center and also available via Zoom. The local expert presenters will cover:

• Overview of dementia: causes and prevalence
• Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of dementia (BPSD)
• Benefits and importance of professional assessment and accurate diagnosis for the person experiencing memory loss and for those providing care
• Working as a team with healthcare providers for optimal quality of life
• Managing BPSD: Geriatricians’ and Neurologist’s Perspectives
• Emotional and Physical needs of people living with dementia that can lead to challenging behaviors
• Understanding and responding to behaviors as dementia progresses: practical tips for unpaid family
  caregivers
• Tips and Best Practices for Communication, Safety and Environmental Adjustments

See the attached flyer for the presenter’s short biographies and more information. We hope to see you there!