Moments of Joy: Building Connections in Dementia Caregiving
February 13 @ 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Join us for an insightful event featuring caregiving advocate and community educator Carolyn Schick as she shares her personal journey of caring for her parents, focusing on how Jolene Brackey’s book, Creating Moments of Joy, transformed her approach to dementia care. Schick will discuss the book’s practical strategies for creating meaningful moments with loved ones facing Alzheimer’s or dementia, offering valuable perspectives for caregivers seeking to enhance the quality of life for those in their care.
Learning Objectives
- Participants will learn how adopting a growth mindset and embracing the principles from Creating Moments of Joy can transform the caregiving experience.
- Participants will witness and try out strategies, such as dynamic storytelling and fostering a sense of adventure, to create meaningful moments with loved ones facing cognitive decline.
- Participants will gain insights into how accepting and embracing the reality of a loved one with dementia can lead to more compassionate, supportive, and fulfilling caregiving relationships.
For 23 years, Carolyn Schick had the honor and privilege to care for her parents – advocating for them, creating moments of joy with them, and helping them live well until it was time for them to die. Having “graduated” from caregiving, Carolyn offers dementia training to the community through her lived experience, she serves as a Big Buddy at Camp Erin (a grief camp for kids run through CaringMatters), and she is a college-level educator, empowering students to articulate their ideas, help one another, and capture their dreams.
