This April, Assisting Hands owner and Community Liaison had the opportunity to train the staff of Citadel Wilmette and Citadel Northbrook. Daniellah and Diane are Certified Dementia Live Coaches and are committed to bringing the memorable program to the community.
About Dementia Live
Dementia Live is an experiential program that allows participants to dive into the sensory world of someone who suffers from dementia and memory related diseases.
Participants wear special dark glasses that mimic loss of peripheral vision, gloves that limit fine motor skills, and headphones with distracting noises that make hearing and concentration a challenge. They are then asked to perform simple tasks such as buttoning and shirt, folding laundry, or counting coins.
The staff at Citadel commented that the experience of not being able to complete familiar tasks left them feeling ashamed, inadequate, and frustrated most of all. After the tasks are performed, the participants share their feelings and learn takeaways for caring for those with dementia.
This impactful experiential program develops compassion and understanding in the caregiving team. The program at the Citadel was geared toward staff at all levels, including social workers and nursing staff. We appreciate the invitation and dedication of their administration for ongoing training and support for their staff & residents!
Assisting Hands is committed to giving back and sharing this education with the community. Diane and Daniellah are taking the show on the road to a few other locations around town:
Date: Wednesday, May 17th
Time: 7:00am-9:00am
Presentation: Dementia Live
Location: The Winnetka Chamber of Commerce
Date: Tuesday, May 24th
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Presentation: Is this Normal Aging or Could it be Something Else?
Location:
The Winnetka Community House
620 Lincoln Way
Winnetka, IL 60093
*Open to the Public* Contact the Community House to Register*
Date: Tuesday, May 24th
2pm Staff Training for Sanctuary Hospice in Glenview
Date: Monday, July 11, 13th, and 15th 10-1130am
Staff Training for Winnetka Fire Department
Date: Tuesday, July 19th
Time: 10am-11:00am
Topic: Hiring a Private caregiver vs. Using and Agency Caregiver
Location: The Winnetka Community House
620 Lincoln Way
Winnetka, IL 60093
*Open to the Public* Contact the Community House to Register*
Training for Caregivers?
Want to book Assisting Hands for a complimentary community or staff training? Please give us a call and ask for Diane or Daniellah! We will send you a list of our training topics and learn if a staff or group training makes sense for your organization!
Call us at (847) 462-4402!
