Join us in the Lounge on Sunday, October 20 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and learn from Sam McTavish, a Positive Approach to Care Certified Independent Trainer and Consultant.

Many people know or know someone who is affected by dementia. This workshop will help to understand dementia in aging and typical changes that happen in the different stages of the condition, including the final care concerns. We'll develop skills to recognize and intervene effectively when behavioral challenges occur and develop skills in approaching, cueing, and connecting with people affected by dementia.

Workshop Objectives:

• Compare and contrast normal aging versus not normal aging related to various cognitive functions.


• Describe the five sensory input and processing systems, highlighting the dominant role of vision, and the major differences between protective and discriminating sensation in each.


• Discuss the impact of changing sensory awareness and processing as dementia progresses.