April 9th from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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!
Host: Catholic Charities Hawaii
Location:
Queen's Conference CenterThe Queen’s Medical Center, 1301 Punchbowl Street,
Honolulu, HI, 96813
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