Dementia and Alzheimer’s: Compassionately and effectively working with people with dementia

Oct 15, 2020 02:00pm -
Oct 15, 2020 03:00pm
(GMT-5)

Event Description

Dementia and Alzheimer’s:

Compassionately and effectively working with people with dementia

Some of the issues covered:

  • What is the science behind dementia?
  • How can you compassionately work with someone who is agitated or aggressive?
  • How can you help someone with memory loss?

Presented by Ryan Dowd:

  • Author of the American Library Association book, The Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness.
  • Executive Director of a large homeless shelter outside of Chicago.
  • Global trainer to libraries, police departments, nonprofits and other organizations on how to compassionately manage problematic behavior from troubled individuals.

Want to receive weekly tips from Ryan on how to work with homeless, addicted and mentally ill patrons?  Sign up here.

Note: This is a “members-only” webinar. Please do NOT share this link outside of your organization!

A recording will be available on the SEFLIN NicheAcademy site a few days after the live event.


Event Type:Training
Category:Community
Early registration ends on Sep 27, 2020.
Regular registration starts on Sep 28, 2020 and ends on Oct 12, 2020.
Late registration starts on Oct 13, 2020.
(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

 

 

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