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Wyoming Dementia Together is a community of experienced professionals who partner with caregivers to provide confidential education and support free of cost to those whose loved ones are living with dementia. Receive bi-weekly education and support that is specifically tailored to you and other families and friends of people living with dementia in the Rocky Mountain region. |
Wyoming Dementia Together Informational Flyer
Participation is Free. Join from your home computer or phone!
Caregiver Experience and Networking: Caregivers throughout the region are offered the opportunity to receive suggestions to support caring for their loved ones by sharing their story for discussion and feedback to a network of caregivers as well as a professional support team.
Professional Support Team:
Facilitator - Sabine Schenck, MS. Laramie, WY
Team Lead - Carol Taylor, LCSW. Social Worker. Jackson, WY
Heidi Maxwell, PsyD. Psychologist. Cheyenne, WY
Dani Guerttman, Dementia Consultant. Casper, WY
Theresa Robinett, MOT, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist. Casper, WY.
Scott Veatch, Caregiver. Casper, WY
and YOU!
Considerations:
A one-time registration is required. Please call WyCOA at (307) 766-2829 or email wycoa@uwyo.edu. *Note all information provided is kept confidential. You will receive the information to join each week via email once registered.
All participants are asked to complete an Event Survey for each network.
Join early, call (307) 766-2829 for assistance!
Participation in the study and the Wyoming Dementia Together Caregiver Network does not establish a patient/provider relationship. Any advice provided during the study is intended to be general in nature and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining medical advice or treatment from a primary physician or other medical professional.
Wednesdays 10:30 am – 11:45 am MDT (*note new time providing an extra 15 minutes!)
A bi-weekly caregiver experience plus educational discussion
Wyoming Dementia Together Format:
10:30am-10:35am: Introductions & Welcome
10:35am-11:15am: Educational Discussion
11:15am-11:35am: Caregiver Experience
11:35am-11:45am: Wrap Up & Coming Attractions
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2021 Date |
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Download the Brochure for May 26th-August 18th Topic Series: "Nuts and Bolts of Caregiving" |
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May 26th |
Caregiver Tools and Techniques - Adapting your Environment |
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June 9th |
Caregivers Count Too - Caregiver Values and Preferences |
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June 23rd |
Decision Making - Overview |
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July 7th |
Decision Making – Creating a Safe Environment |
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July 21st |
Decision Making – Health and Well Being |
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August 4th |
Decision Making – Financial Planning |
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August 18th |
Decision Making – Legal Planning |
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Topic Series: "The Caregiver Roadmap" |
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Sept 1st |
Caregiver Decision Making: Legal Decisions # 2 |
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Sept 15th |
What are my Care Options? Levels of Care Session 1 |
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Sept 29th |
What are my Care Options? Levels of Care Session 2 |
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Oct 13th |
Care Coverage: Insurance Coverage, Private Pay, and Community Support |
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Topic Series: "Caring for the Caregiver during the Holidays" (View previous recorded sessions of the Caring for the Caregiver Webinar Series: |
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Oct 27th |
Caring for my loved one during the Holidays – Support at home or in assisted living |
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Nov 10th |
Taking Care of the Caregiver: Communicating with Family and Friends during the Holidays |
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Nov 24th |
No session – Happy Thanksgiving! |
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Dec 8th |
Holiday Celebrations: Making it a Great Season for All |
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Dec 22nd |
Celebrating the Caregiver |
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SAVE THE DATES: January 12th, Jan 26th, Feb 9th, Feb 23rd and more! |
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Contact wycoa with questions or to register now!
wycoa@uwyo.edu | (307) 766-2829
1000 E. University Ave. Laramie, WY 82071
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