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Join Teepa Snow for this excellent learning opportunity organized by Bluestem Communities July 15th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.

This forum is open to the public and free to just attend. 

You are only required to register if you would like the 1.0 hour of continuing education.

July 15th
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Hosted by Bluestem Communities

Location
Hesston Mennonite Church
309 S. Main St.
Hesston, KS 67062

Description
The purpose of this session is to increase awareness of dementia as a disease with an emphasis on empathy and understanding of the condition. Learners will understand the differences between ‘normal’ and ‘not normal’ aging. Brain changes that occur during the process of dementia will be addressed, including characteristics of the most common forms of dementia. Learners will also understand the ways in which these structural brain changes contribute to changes in everyday function, including changes that are seen throughout the progression of dementia. Common problematic interactions and situations will be discussed and demonstrated in combination with simple and effective strategies to recognize the condition, engage the individual, and reduce their distress. Both physical and verbal interaction techniques to help manage challenging situations will be introduced.

Speaker
Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA

Cost for CEUs
$15

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Stephanie Gfeller, MS, LACHA is the Director of Education and Leadership. Stephanie joined the association in 2019 and oversees the development of our education programs, writes and manages all of our federal grant programs, and leads our Center for Leadership program. With her master’s degree in Gerontology from Kansas State University, adult care home administrator license, experience as a researcher and instructor at the K State Center on Aging, and endless creativity, Stephanie is ideally suited to her leadership role in our field. Outside of work Stephanie enjoys reading, supporting her kids at all their activities, serving as a 4-H club leader, and being outside helping on her family farm. You can reach Stephanie directly at 785.670.8047.