Caregivers Discover

What Works and
What Doesn't

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Fund Raiser Event

will donate
$55 CAD per cabin to the
Alzheimer Society of BC

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Meet other caregivers, share what works and what doesn't work, stay current with the latest updates on Alzheimer's, and at the same time, enjoy a luxury cruise.

Why Should I Attend?

At the completion of these educational sessions, caregivers report that they feel:

Relaxed - permission is given to the body to care for self

Rejuvenated - mind and body once again feel a zest for living

Renewed - you are setting aside time for yourself to recharge

Restored - a fresh burst of energy to carry on with daily caregiving


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What Will I Learn?

The Strongest Communication Tool

Participants of this seminar will:

• understand the communication process with persons
  with dementia
• utilize the Care Wheel
• analyze Early, Middle, Late stage communication

The Living Dementia Approach Journey

Participants of this seminar will:

• be empowered in care
• understand the Dementia Journey
• "Will we ever be normal again?"

The Care Wheel

Participants of this seminar will:

• receive their very own Care Wheel
• utilize this marvelous tool for each stage of the Dementia Journey
• lift the Alzheimer's disease and focus on the person
• keep person as independent as possible for as long as possible



Care for Self

Participants of this seminar will:

• be empowered in care
• understand the Dementia Journey
• "Will we ever be normal again?"



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What Is Included?

• Three 2-hour presentations (on sea days)
• The Living Dementia Case-Study Approach book
• Care Wheel (caregiver tool)
• Handouts
• One-on-one consultation sessions (30 min. booking)
• Graduation certificate
• Celebration reception
  

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About The Presenter

Gwendolyn de Geest, RN BSN MA, will conduct the caregiver seminar. Gwendolyn has an extensive background in the field of dementia care and training caregivers in "dementia friendly" environments. For more see About Gwendolyn.

Presentations

Alzheimer's Association Long Island, Ronkonkoma, NY
Theme: The Living Dementia Case-Study Approach

Annual Conference Canadian Association of Gerontology, London, ON
Theme: Aging Globally and Locally

Alzheimer's Society Greater Richmond, Richmond , VA
Theme:Coping and Caring

For more Speaking Engagements

Publications

The Relation Between the Perceived Role of the Family and the Behavior of the Person with Dementia; Published May 2003, Alzheimer's Journal

Understanding Dementia

Sharing the Lived Experience: Case Studies of Two Families Living with Alzheimer Disease

For more Publications

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All Inclusive
Cruise & Learn

• Luxury Alaska Cruise
• Fabulous Dining
• Nightly Entertainment
• 3 Seminar Days
• Pools / Jacuzzis
• Fitness Center
• Jogging Track
• 24-hr Room Service
• Celebration Party
• One-on-One Consultation

For Booking Information:

Expedia CruiseShipCenters
Comox Valley

Chery Wedel - MCC
Cruise/Travel Specialist
cwedel@CruiseShipCenters.com

Phone: 250-334-3323
Toll Free: 800-665-2780