8/8/2024
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM Eastern

TOPIC: BUILDING DEMENTIA FRIENDLY PENNSLYVANIA
 
PRESENTERS: Stacie L. Bonenberger, MOT, OTL/L, Program Manager, Aging Initiatives, Dementia Friends Pennsylvania Anneliese Perry, MS, NHA, Program Manager, Aging Initiatives, Dementia Friends Pennsylvania MORNING SESSION: Dementia Friends Information Dementia Friends is a global movement that is changing the way people think, act and talk about dementia. The goal of the program is to educate community members across the Commonwealth about dementia, break down stigma surrounding dementia, and encourage individuals to implement practical changes to best support people living with dementia. After the session, participants will be able to:

1. Describe dementia.
2. Know the most common type of dementia.
3. Understand five key messages about dementia.
4. Learn ways to effectively communicate with a person living with dementia.
5. Commit to an action as a Dementia Friend in your community.

 
AFTERNOON SESSION:
Supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and The Dementia Friendly Pennsylvania Network
After the session, participants will be able to:

1. Describe dementia and know the most common type of dementia in individuals with Down Syndrome.
2. List two unique early symptoms of dementia in individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).
3. Understand the curriculum developed for providers, families and care partners of persons living with dementia and IDD.
4. Understand the curriculum for developed for self-advocates.
5. Explore the Dementia Friendly Pennsylvania Network and how your community can work to be informed, safe and respective of people living with dementia and those important to them.

 
AGENDA:
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM Welcome and Announcements
10:45 AM – 11: 45 AM Dementia Friends Information
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM Q&A
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00 PM – 2:45 PM Supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and The Dementia Friendly Pennsylvania Network
2:45 PM – 2:55 PM Q&A
2:55 PM - 3:00 PM Survey and End of Day Reflection
 
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