Responding to Challenging Dementia Behaviors
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be deeply meaningful—but it can also be frustrating when their words or actions seem confusing, hurtful, or hard to manage. This session […]
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be deeply meaningful—but it can also be frustrating when their words or actions seem confusing, hurtful, or hard to manage. This session […]
This educational session will explore practical, person-centered strategies for providing bathing and personal care to individuals living with dementia. Participants will learn how to reduce anxiety and resistance during care, […]
What do you say when your loved one with dementia believes something that isn't true, asks for someone who has passed away, or insists they need to go home? Do […]
One of the greatest gifts you can give someone living with dementia (and yourself) is consistency. When everyone provides care differently, it can create confusion, frustration, and anxiety. A personalized […]
Dementia Live® Experience & Education Offered at NO COST through Dementia Life STL Dementia Live® is an immersive, hands-on dementia simulation experience designed to help participants better understand what it […]
This educational session will explore practical, person-centered strategies for providing bathing and personal care to individuals living with dementia. Participants will learn how to reduce anxiety and resistance during care, […]
Join us for the 2026 Western Whirl 🤠🕺! If you heard about our inaugural event in 2025, you know this year's celebration at The Marquee at New Town is going to […]
Exit seeking. Anger or agitation. Refusing care. These behaviors are incredibly common in dementia — but they can leave families feeling exhausted, frustrated, and unsure how to respond. In this […]
As dementia progresses, communication can feel more challenging, and it’s easy to feel the loss of connection. In this Dementia Life session, we’ll explore simple, compassionate communication techniques that ease […]
A person living with dementia is not meant to simply pass the time. Even now, their days can - and should - be filled with purpose, meaning, and life. Because […]
Small changes can make a BIG difference. Join us for a practical, compassionate education on creating a dementia-friendly environment—at home and in memory care. You’ll learn how approach, noise, layout, […]
What do you do when your loved one keeps asking the same question, becomes fixated on something, or wants to do something that isn't safe? Do you correct them? Say […]