Name: Care Home ECHO Mentation (Mind) Series
Start: 2025-11-20T14:00:00-10:00
End: 2025-11-20T15:00:00-10:00
Location: Zoom

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November 10th from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Caring for the Caregiver: Dementia by Day with Rachael Wonderlin

Dementia by Day: Creative Communication & Care Approaches for People Living with Dementia” – Project Dana is honored to host dementia care expert, Rachael Wonderlin, founder of Dementia by Day and author of When Someone You Know Is Living in a Dementia Care Community and the viral essay if I Get Dementia. Drawing from her evidence-informed and person-centered approach, Rachael will guide family caregivers through creative communication strategies, meaningful engagement activities, and practical tools for managing behavioral changes. Her workshop emphasizes empathy, flexibility, and the art of “stepping into their world” helping caregivers nurture connection and reduce stress while supporting individuals living with dementia.

Speaker: Rachael Wonderlin, MS, Gerontologist and Founder of Dementia by Day

Please call or e-mail if you are interested in attending public presentations or need more information about the program: Shelley Paet, Program Specialist for the “Caring for the Caregiver” Program at shelley@projectdana.org or call (808)990-7373.

Host: Project Dana

Location:

Mo'ili'ili Hongwanji Mission
902 University Ave.,
Honolulu, HI, 96826
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Shelley Paet, Program Specialist
“Caring for the Caregiver” Program
Email: shelley@projectdana.org
Phone: (808)990-7373

Email: cgsg@projectdana.org

Phone: (808) 945-3736

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November 12th from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Dementia by Day: Family Caregiver Workshop

Free Dementia by Day Family Caregiver Workshop

Come join us for an informative and engaging workshop designed specifically for family caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia!

Led by gerontologist and dementia care expert Rachael Wonderlin, at this event you will learn practical tips and strategies to better understand and support your loved ones at home and in care communities. There will also be a very robust Q&A session following her presentation, an opportunity to buy copies of her books, and an opportunity to connect with other family caregivers and share experiences. Don’t miss out on this event to gain knowledge and resources to navigate the challenges of caregiving for someone with dementia!

About Rachael Wonderlin

Rachael Wonderlin is an internationally recognized dementia care educator based in Pittsburgh, PA. She founded her consultancy, Dementia By Day, in 2014 and is is the author of three books published by Johns Hopkins University Press: When Someone You Know is Living in a Dementia Care Community; Creative Engagement; and The Caregiver’s Guide to Memory Care and Dementia Communities.

Rachael has a Master’s in Gerontology from UNC Greensboro, a Bachelor’s in Psychology from University of Mary Washington. Rachael was a Dementia Care Director at three senior living communities before moving into her role as a full-time educator and consultant.

Host: Kupuna Care Pair

Location:

One Kalakaua Senior Living
1314 Kalākaua Avenue,
Honolulu, HI, 96826
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Join us for a free presentation of tips and strategies for family caregivers navigating life with loved ones affected by dementia.

Email: hello@kupunacarepair.com

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November 17th from 7:00 am - 8:15 am

A Creative and Person-Centered Day Service Model – Growing Older with Lifelong Intellectual Disabilities: When Dementia is Suspected or Diagnosed

This Project ECHO series is a free, practical, case-based education program for health care and human service providers who want to enhance their knowledge, competence, and performance related to the care of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities affected by dementia. Each ECHO session will include a short presentation by a topic expert, followed by a case study submitted in advance by an ECHO participant site, and then open discussion to learn from one another. The NTG and URI/VCU GWEPs will be holding their 11th series of ECHO programs on topics related to intellectual disability and dementia. The theme for the Fall 2025 Series is Post-Diagnostic Supports.

Nov. 17, 2025 – A Creative and Person-Centered Day Service Model
- Dr. Tom Buckley
- CEO, Roland Center, San Gabriel, California
Dec. 1, 2025 – Wrap-Up Session

INTERPROFESSIONAL HUB TEAM OF EXPERTS: Gerontologist Kathleen Bishop, PhD, Administrator Ashara Edwards, MS, Psychologist Matthew P. Janicki, PhD, Nutritionist Catherine Conway, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, Neurologist Seth M. Keller, MD, Gerontologist Phillip Clark, ScD, Gerontologist Edward Ansello, PhD, Nurse Practitioner Kathy Service, RN, MS, FNP-BC, CDDN

Host: National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices

Location:

Zoom

rigec@etal.uri.edu

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November 20th from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Care Home ECHO Mentation (Mind) Series

This one hour Care Home ECHO session covers topics essential for care home and foster home operators. Topics include the 4Ms of geriatrics: What Matters, Medication, Mentation (or Mind) and Mobility which are based on evidence-based practices that support healthy aging.

This Mind or Mentation series, will feature:

10/16/25 – Tony Vericella with Alzheimer’s Caregiving and The Caregivers will share about the Caregiver Kit.
11/20/25 – Gina Fujikami, MD, will share about the Alzheimer’s Association – Partners in Care and Support.
12/18/25 – Qi Zhi, DNP, MPH, FNP-BC will share about newer drug therapies for Alzheimer’s disease.

Target Audience: Care Home Operators, Care Home Staff, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Social Workers, Foster Home Operators, Case Managers, Service Coordinators

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