Popular presentation demonstrates best practices for handling communication situations
DAVENPORT, IA (September 9, 2015) - Back by popular demand, Senior Star at Elmore Place is pleased to host GeriEd Services for its informative presentation, Do's and Don'ts of Dementia Communication, at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 17 at 4500 Elmore Avenue, Davenport.
GeriEd Services is a business dedicated to serving the family and professional caregiver with education, counseling, support and assistance in finding community resources. Through basic role-playing scenarios, fundamental dementia techniques are reviewed by GeriEd Services members Linda Gilman and Marilyn Woelke, Alzheimer's Association Ambassadors and Certified Dementia Specialists, whose combined experience in the elder care field exceeds 35 years.
In this workshop, Gilman portrays Miss Lily, an 85-year-old woman with dementia, who has several behavior and communication problems. Woelke shows the audience the "wrong" way to handle situations and then explains and demonstrates better ways to go about managing those circumstances.
"This is an outstanding opportunity to better understand practical and sensitive ways of communicating with those suffering from dementia," said Marc Strohschein, executive director of Senior Star at Elmore Place. "This is something we do every day at Senior Star and to be able to further educate caregivers and the public on these methods of communication is extremely valuable."
In addition to the program, Senior Star associates will be available to offer advice and further understanding on the importance of effective communication with those who have dementia.
Please RSVP no later than September 16 by calling 563.359.0100 to reserve your spot.
For more information about Senior Star at Elmore Place or to schedule a tour, call 563.359.0100 or visit the website at www.seniorstar.com.
