When Words are Not Enough

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GSWSM of

Genesee County

Guest Speaker: Brookdale's Memory Care Specialist

Date: 4/24/12

Time: 6:00 PM

Location:

Clare Bridge of Grand Blanc

Complimentary admission for GSWSM members;

$10 for non-members payable at the door.

RSVP’s to Aimee (810) 603-0800

This will cover and include:

• Effective communication requires skill & knowledge of the disease

• Understanding progressive loss of intellectual abilities

• The effectiveness of “the positive physical approach”

• Validation vs. Reality Orientation

• Tips on communication and positive use of prompts and cues

• Positive communication techniques effective within the various stages of Alzheimer’s