Upcoming Education Topics

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January 11: Driving When Getting Older

Driving requires a complex set of responses and decisions. The goal of this session is to introduce participants to strategies drivers can use that may boost safer driving on today’s roads.

 

Presented by Kathy Woods, OTR/L, CDRS, LDI, the Supervisor of Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute’s Driver Assessment and Training service. 

 

February 8: Cognitive Focus: What the latest research says about exercise and cognition

Participants will explore how physical exercise impacts cognitive functions, including memory, attention, and executive functioning. The class will emphasize evidence-based strategies for integrating exercise into daily routines to optimize cognitive benefits.

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Presented by Heidi Weinberg, Personal Trainer for Older Adults and Parkinson's. Heidi has the expertise and passion for helping people stay independent as they age.

 

March 8: Zine Making Workshop

Take a moment to slow down and honor your creativity by making a collage using magazines and other found paper. This workshop includes an optional brainstorm and writing session followed by a brief demonstration of a one-page zine making technique. 

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Presented by Ellie Struewing, Goucher College graduate with a major in Psychology and a minor in Studio Art. She currently works as the Client Care Coordinator at Sentier Psychotherapy and as an Artist in Residence at Hennepin County Medical Center.

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April 12: The Power of Breath

How we breathe is one of the most fundamental measures of health, and it is all too often ignored. In this workshop you'll discover how a simple daily breathing practice can help manage stress, support the nervous system, relieve a range of common symptoms such as anxiety, hypertension & breathlessness, and improve sleep quality.

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Presented by Beth Joscelyne, a naturopath and certified functional breathing practitioner, specializing in the Buteyko Breathing Method and Oxygen Advantage methodologies.

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May 10: Decluttering While Honoring Family Memories

Consider what may be overstimulating clutter along with the benefits of familiar and sentimental objects that can provide comfort in a healthy safe home. Discover the power of creating a “fond memories” photo album as an opportunity to collaborate, reminisce and honor while offering pleasure and pride in personal accomplishments and precious family memories.

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Presented by Loris Sofia Gregory, a clutter coach and community educator for healthy safe homes at every stage of life. She is also a family historian, researcher and writer, including 18 years working with a diversity of collections at the Minnesota Historical Society.

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June 14: Herb Bundles Workshop

This class will engage the senses while exploring a variety of herbs that can foster physical and emotional well-being. Participants will gain insights into the latest research on nature-based healing and experience the soothing effects of herbs while creating herb bundles to support relaxation, improve mood, and enhance your living environment.

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Presented by Cindy Berlovitz, a certified recreation therapist and registered horticultural therapist who implements nature-based therapeutic programming and horticulture therapy for a variety of populations with physical and mental health conditions.

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July 12: Supporting Independence

This class focuses on helping the person living with dementia take part in daily activities, providing the right amount of support and balancing safety and independence while managing expectations.

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Presented by Jenna Fink from the Alzheimer’s Association.​

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August 9: Working Together with Residential Care Center Staff

Learn what to expect from Memory Care, how your role as a caregiver change and how to bring forth concerns that may be from small preferences to large concerns.

 

Presented by Amy House, a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Licensed Assisted Living Director and PAC Trainer who is recognized in the Twin Cities as a leader in dementia care and education. She is the host of the podcast Think Dementia.

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September 13: 25th Anniversary Event at Edina Country Club

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October 11: Family Gatherings and Events

Join us as we look at who we are as individuals, families, friends, and staff and how routines and traditions can be easily modified to give a person living with dementia more control over their symptoms allowing everyone to feel more comfortable attending important life events.

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Presented by Lori La Bey, a passionate and inspiring keynote speaker and the founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, a Minnesota based advocacy group and media outlet making an international impact by providing education and support, through the Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio Show, Dementia chats and many free online resources.

 

November 8: Ambiguous and Secondary Losses in Caregiving

In this workshop, we will define and experientially name and explore the numerous ambiguous and secondary losses that present during the caregiving experience.

 

Presented by Nancy Loyd, MA, the Grief Support Manager at Grace Hospice. Nancy has over 20 years of experience working with those facing serious illness, death, grief and loss in both parish and healthcare settings.
 

December 13: TBD