Dementia Friendly Fountain Hills and the Town of Fountain Hills are holding a special summit for caregivers living with dementia and Alzheimer's. Taking Care of You: Self-Care for the Dementia Caregiver is Saturday, April 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Fountain Hills Community Center, located at 13001 N. La Montana Drive.
This special morning will provide caregivers with new skills, techniques, and strategies to relieve the stress of caregiving, build resilience, experience joy, find meaning, and discover hope on your journey. Attendees will also have opportunities to meet with industry professionals and services catering to the needs of families living with dementia.
Topics for this program include "Mindful Living for Your Physical Health & Emotional Well-Being" by Maribeth Gallagher, Dementia Program Director, Hospice of the Valley. "Engaged and Connected Living to Building Support, Meaning and Creativity" presented by Sherri Friend, President and CEO of Oakwood Creative Care. "Cultivating Positivity in Caregiving: Research-Based Ways to Promote Happiness and Well-Being," presented by Janice Greeno of Banner Sun Health Research Institute and Banner Alzheimer's Institute. "Music as a Tool for Wellness" will be presented by Amanda Marcum, a board-certified music therapist at Hospice of the Valley.
Taking Care of You: Self-Care for the Dementia Caregiver is a free event. Refreshments are provided courtesy of the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce.
To register for this free event, please go to https://fountainhillssummit.eventbrite.com
This event provides respite care for your loved one living with dementia free of charge. To register for this care and/or to ask questions, please get in touch with Dementia Friendly Fountain Hills at dfh@fountainhillsaz.gov or call (480) 816-5200.