After the popularity of several Dementia Care 101 sessions this spring, LeadingAge Kansas and LeadingAge Southeast are back this fall with 3 more Dementia Care sessions for you and your team.
Delusions, Hallucinations, and Hoarding: When is it Time to Engage?
August 29, 2025 from 9:00-10:00 AM
Join Carrie Chiusano as she shares her expertise from working at a Dementia Care Center of Excellence, focusing on how to effectively assist individuals living with dementia who experience delusions and hallucinations. Learn the importance of balancing your own reality and entering into theirs to provide compassionate and effective care.
Strategies to Assist the Aging Adult with Sensory Changes
September 9, 2025 from 9:00-10:00 AM
In this session, Carrie Chiusano will leverage her expertise from Dementia Care Centers of Excellence to help caregivers distinguish between normal aging and aging with a dementia diagnosis to apply best practices navigating the environment. Those with Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementias often experience sensory stimuli differently or more intensely as their condition progresses, and may not be able to identify or communicate needs effectively. Understanding these differences is crucial for providing appropriate care and support to aging individuals in memory care.
The Emotional Needs of Persons Living with Dementia (and Tips for a Successful Holiday Season!)
October 23, 2025 from 9:00-10:00 AM
Join Carrie Chiusano as she draws on her extensive experience as a Dementia Care Specialist to explore the critical aspects of communication and the environment influencing the behavioral symptoms of dementia, especially around holidays and special events. Discover how meaningful engagement not only enhances the lives of individuals living with dementia but also benefits their caregivers. Learn practical strategies for creating positive interactions and improving overall well-being as you prepare for the holiday season festivities with memory care residents.
