The National Council of Dementia Minds is Proud to Introduce the Black Dementia Mind’s Presentation of For Such a Time as This
For Such a Time as This is an interactive presentation by seven black individuals living with dementia. In this dramatic presentation, they will share the impact of their diagnosis and the important role their faith plays in their ability to live well. This presentation is hope-filled, challenging, and inspirational. Be prepared for a powerful experience that will transform your view of living with dementia.
Talkback
For Such a Time as This promotes dialogue between individuals living with dementia and the people around them. The presentation allows persons living with dementia to initiate conversations that many are afraid to have and then answer questions from the audience during the Talkback session following the presentation.
Registration: While registration is required, the event is offered at no cost. Click here to register.
Special thanks to JourneyCare for hosting this presentation.
The National Council of Dementia Minds the first known national non-profit organization founded and governed by persons living with dementia. Learn about Dementia Minds groups (persons living with dementia) and how they create and deliver educational presentations for persons living with dementia, health care professionals, researchers, families, care partners, policymakers, and communities at large. Discover how people living with dementia are transforming the worldview of Neurocognitive Disorders.
Objectives and or Goals:
1. Attendees will identify stigma as it relates to persons living with dementia.
2. Attendees will describe strategies to live well with dementia.
3. Attendees will describe how advocacy and educational activities bring meaning and purpose to the lives of persons living with dementia.
This session will employ a variety of methodologies to engage learners. The most powerful will be the inclusion of persons living with dementia in the presentation and available for Q&A. It will also include PowerPoint, video clips, and discussions.
Date: January 25, 2022
Time: 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. EST (1:00 CST) (Noon MST) (11:00 a.m. PST)
This is a special meeting for persons living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment only. This will be an opportunity to meet and talk with Dementia Minds participants. The meeting will be kicked off with the video presentation of “A Journey with Dementia Minds.” After the video presentation, you are welcome to participate in an open discussion. You are encouraged to be prepared to ask questions or simply participate in the discussion.
Registration: While registration is required, there is no charge for this event. Please click here to register.
Please note that this event is only open to persons living with dementia or mild cognitive impairments.
If you have any questions, contact Brenda Roberts at [email protected] or 989-330-0290.
The National Council of Dementia Minds is Proud to Introduce the Black Dementia Minds’ Presentation of For Such a Time as This
For Such a Time as This is a compelling video presentation by seven black individuals living with dementia. In this dramatic presentation, they will share the impact of their diagnosis and the important role their Christian faith plays in their ability to live well. This presentation is hope filled, challenging and inspirational. Be prepared for a powerful experience that will transform your view of living with dementia.
The presentation allows persons living with dementia to initiate conversations that many are afraid to have and then answers questions from the audience during the Talkback session following the presentation.
Talkback Session
The persons living with dementia will be available after the video presentation to engage with the audience and answer questions.
For Such a Time as This
Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. EST
Registration: While registration is required, the event is offered at no cost.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrduyrqDwrGtUkIaW_wJ_b5XXG3fi1lcZ8
For more information about the National Council of Dementia Minds or to join a Dementia Minds group visit www.DementiaMinds.org.
The Mental Health & Aging Project (MHAP), funded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, is a grant program at Lansing Community College.
Since 1985, the project has offered education, training, and consultation for clinicians in Michigan's community mental health (CMH) system who provide services for older adults. The project also assists individuals in the aging network and other service systems who work with older adults with mental illness, dementia, and/or developmental disabilities in a wide variety of settings.
This event is for persons living with MCI or dementia only
Date: March 10
Time: 3:00 p.m. EST (2:00 p.m. CST) (1:00 p.m. MST) (noon PST)
Presenters: Dr. Melissa Harris and Florence Johnson
Click here to register for Welcome to Our World
More information: Nurse researchers, Melissa Harris, and Florence Johnson, interviewed persons living with dementia about their experience living with dementia prior to and during the pandemic. Over the past year, they have reviewed the transcripts of the interviews and are preparing to present their work to the Midwest Nursing Research Society Conference. Prior to doing so, they would like to share their findings with you for your feedback.
This event is only for persons living with dementia or MCI
Date: Thursday, March 17
Time: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. EST (1:00 p.m. CST) (noon MST) (11:00 PST)
Click here to register for Reading with Dementia and MCI
This gathering will explore how dementia affects -- and does not affect -- one’s ability to read.
Susan Ostrowski, President of Read2Connect and a speech-language pathologist, will discuss why standard published material can be difficult to decipher. We’ll explore ways to compensate for reading difficulties. We’ll discuss people’s personal experiences with reading, and you will be encouraged to share what works for you – or does not work.
Join us for a discussion with Dr. Gary Schmidt as he shares his journey from primary care physician to patient. Dr. Schmidt, a former nursing home medical director, was diagnosed approximately 3 years ago with Lewy Body Dementia. Dr. Schmidt will share his story about his early signs and symptoms as well as his limited understanding of Lewy Body Dementia until he was on the other side of the doctor’s desk.
Date: Sunday, February 20
Time: 6:00 p.m. EST (5:00 p.m. CST) (4:00 p.m. MST) (3:00 p.m. (PST).
Registration is required. This event is free of charge.
Who should attend? This event is perfect for persons living with any type of dementia or mild cognitive impairment, care partners, or professionals.
Date: Thursday, April 28, 2022
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST (2:00 p.m. CST) (1:00 p.m. MST) (noon PST)
On the Air is a humorous and educational video presentation by eight men living with dementia. Formatted as an old-fashioned radio talk show, the presenters will share strategies to live well with dementia. This presentation is hope-filled and guaranteed to make you smile. Be prepared for a powerful experience that will transform your view of living with dementia.
The presentation allows persons living with dementia to initiate conversations that many are afraid to have and then answer questions from the audience during the Talkback session following the presentation.
Talkback Session
The persons living with dementia will be available after the video presentation to engage with the audience and answer questions.
Date: Thursday, April 21, 2022
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. EST (9:00 a.m. CST) (8:00 a.m. MST) (7:00 a.m. PST)
On the Air is a humorous and educational video presentation by eight men living with dementia. Formatted as an old-fashioned radio talk show, the presenters will share strategies to live well with dementia. This presentation is hope-filled and guaranteed to make you smile. Be prepared for a powerful experience that will transform your view of living with dementia.
The presentation allows persons living with dementia to initiate conversations that many are afraid to have and then answer questions from the audience during the Talkback session following the presentation.
Talkback Session
The persons living with dementia will be available after the video presentation to engage with the audience and answer questions.
