Community Classes

Summer Safeguard

Navigating Dementia Care with Confidence

Thursday, May 2 • 9:30–11:30 am
Join us for a special event tailored for those caring for a person with dementia. We will provide essential tips and strategies for planning a safe and enjoyable summer that ensures the well-being of your person. Learn how to navigate traveling, sun exposure, heat and water safety with confidence. Explore hydration techniques and ideas for indoor activities to keep those with dementia engaged and comfortable.

Speaker: Jan Dougherty, MS, RN, FAAN
President, TravALZ, LLC

Speaker: Maribeth Gallagher, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FAAN
Dementia Program Director

Dementia Care and Education Center
3811 N. 44th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85018

RSVP
events@dementiacampus.org or (602) 767-8300

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Dementia Bytes

Thursdays, Noon–12:45 p.m.
We are excited to offer a virtual dementia education class for family caregivers every Thursday at noon. This class is offered during the lunch hour so that people who work during the day can have access to this vital support. Simply log in to Zoom and enjoy a weekly conversation to help you reduce your stress as you navigate the challenging dementia journey.

Format: 20 minutes of education followed by 25 minutes of general dementia Q&A.

Click to Join Zoom – Meeting ID: 874 8226 4963 Passcode: 401031

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Dementia Experience and Education

Saturday, May 11 • Noon–3 p.m.
Saturday, July 13 • Noon–3 p.m.
Walk-ins always welcome.

Participate in this interactive presentation featuring an 8-minute experience that presses participants to perform everyday tasks as if they were living with cognitive impairment. This simulation will be followed by a general review of the most common types of dementia and how progressive brain changes impact thinking, functioning and behaviors.

Location
Dementia Care and Education Campus
3811 N. 44th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Registration
Email events@dementiacampus.org or call (602) 767-8300

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Support group for caregivers and people living with dementia at the Memory Cafe

MEMORY CAFÉ

Every Monday • 10–11:15 a.m.
2nd Saturday of the month • 10–11:15 a.m. starts March 9, 2024

Join us! Care partners enjoy stimulating conversation in educational and support sessions. People with dementia experience engaging activities provided by professional caregivers specially trained in dementia care. Registration preferred, but walk-ins welcome.

Location
Dementia Care and Education Campus – Education Center Memory Cafe
3811 N. 44th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Registration
Please call (602) 767-8300 or email MemoryCafe@dementiacampus.org

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ABOUT OUR WORKSHOPS

“These sessions have been my resource for education, there’s so much to learn! Even though everyone’s stories are unique, we are all going through the same thing and it’s wonderful to have the support and be open to other possibilities. I’ve been able to share what I’ve learned with my family out of state who don’t have this resource.” – Rachael

“This was the best workshop I’ve ever been to, Maribeth Gallagher's pace made it easy to follow and was rich with information. Five stars!”
– Suzie Cox

“This was really, really great and incredibly helpful. I take notes and then pass along the information to my family.” – Sharon Georskey

“My experience and perspective is different since my father passed 12 days before I found these classes. I wish I had known about them earlier, this information could’ve helped me understand the common phrases and situations people with dementia say and go through (Ex.‘they’re taking my money!’). Now I’m learning what I can to help me build my own business to help others.”
– Julie Schwartz

“I like knowing you’re not alone.”
– Helen Schiefelbein

“I can listen to Maribeth 24/7.” – Marc Faigus