Join LeadingAge Kansas and LeadingAge Southeast on April 17 for the final session of the Dementia Care 101 series, Distressed Reactions: Finding a Creative Approach.  This advanced session will explore how cognitive changes, and environmental triggers can exacerbate distress and how the behavior of caregivers, staff, and family members significantly impacts these reactions. Participants will examine the complex interplay between communication styles, emotional cues, and cognitive impairments to better understand how missteps can unintentionally increase fear and anxiety.  Through case studies and real-world scenarios, attendees will gain actionable strategies to de-escalate distressed reactions by employing advanced engagement techniques and adapting communication approaches.  

Webinar Details 

Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025 

Time: 9:00-10:00 AM 

Location: Virtual (via Zoom) 

Registration: $59/attendee ($49 for EDGE Members) 

Register for this webinar here. 

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Addy Mead is our Administrative Coordinator. A Summa Cum Laude graduate of Wichita State University’s Math Education program, Addy is using her planning and organizational skills, creativity, and love of helping others to support our providers and members. As Administrative Coordinator, Addy’s primary duties include overseeing general member communications through social media, our Weekly Member Calls, the Aging Update, and database and website maintenance. She also collaborates with Stephanie and Nicole to plan, produce, and market professional development events, manage Continuing Education processing, as well as assisting with office administration activities. Outside of the office, Addy enjoys crafting, bartending, and spending time with her partner and their two cats. You can reach Addy directly at 785.670.8049.