Dementia Simulation Experience, Workshop Planned For June

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — The National Family Caregiver Support Program of the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities will present two workshops for caregivers next month.

On June 9 at 7 p.m., Jennifer FitzPatrick, MSW, LCSW-C, CSP, will present "Stop Asking How Their Day Was: Connecting More Meaningfully with People Who Have Dementia." This interactive program helps participants know what to say to someone they love who has dementia and how to establish and maintain more meaningful connections. This program is particularly helpful for those who are visiting their loved ones in senior living communities or at another person’s home. Register for this workshop online at http://www.aacounty.org/aging or call (410) 222-4339.

On June 10 at 2 p.m., Mary Chaput, Family Caregiver Support Program Director, will facilitate the Virtual Dementia Live Program. This workshop is a high-impact dementia simulation experience that immerses participants into life with dementia, resulting in a deeper understanding of what it is like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory changes. This workshop will be held via the Zoom platform. Space is limited. Register for this workshop by calling (410) 222-4339.