The Wyoming Center on Aging and Partners invite you to join the Wyoming Dementia Together Caregiver Network!

To join the network contact:  wycoa@uwyo.edu | (307) 766-2829

Download and share the: Wyoming Dementia Together Informational Flyer


General Information

Participation is Free. Join from your home computer or phone!

Caregiver Experience and Networking:  Wyoming Dementia Together is a team of experienced dementia care professionals dedicated to building an inclusive community to support and educate those who have a loved one living with dementia.  By participating in this network, caregivers will increase their knowledge of dementia and how to support a loved one, increase utilization of community resources and strengthen their support network, and learn how to manage stress and challenging situations.

Professional Support Team:

Facilitator - Sabine Schenck, MS. Laramie, WY

Team Lead - Carol Taylor, LCSW.  Social Worker.  Jackson, WY

Katherine Kitchen Andren, PhD, ABPP-CN. Neuropsychologist.  Salt Lake City, UT

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 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.

Participant Testimonials:

"Great presentation. Even though my mother does not needs assistance now, this knowledge will help me prepare for the next part of my caregiver journey." "Great presentation. I thought I knew all about what was going to be presented. I am glad I came anyway, because I learned a lot." "There is help for us and our loved ones. I am learning that things can get better instead of worse.”  “I am now receiving help with grace and appreciation.  And I am learning to say “no” when I don’t need help.”  “I learning to reframe my thinking. It is important for me and my loved one to remain optimistic about the future!”


WDT Network Topics

Wednesdays 10:30 am – 11:45 am MST
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

2023 Educational Discussion Topics

Download the WDT Brochure!

    • July 19th: Behavioral Challenges: Communication Skills for Behavior Change

    • July 26th: No Session

    • Aug 9th: Legal Considerations with a Dementia Diagnosis Session 1

    • Aug 23rd: Legal Considerations with a Dementia Diagnosis Session 2

    • Sept 6th: Behavioral Challenges: Responding to Distress in Dementia

    • Sept 20th: Financial Considerations with a Dementia Diagnosis

    • Oct 4th: Navigating a Dementia Diagnosis

    • Oct 18th: Life after a Dementia Diagnosis

    • Nov 1st: Tackling the Ethical Considerations of Dementia

    • Nov 15th: Peace, Love and Joy in the Holiday Season Session 1

    • Nov 29th: Your Questions: Ask the Professional Support Team

    • Dec 13th: Peace, Love and Joy in the Holiday Season Session 2

More coming in 2023! Previous subjects available for viewing, contact WyCOA for more information.


WDT: On Demand!  See previous resources discussed and recorded presentions on our Wyoming Dementia Together Resources page!

Once Again YouTube

 Hosted by Scott Veatch, WDT Professional Support Team Member

Once Again is an informative program for caregivers of loved ones with dementia. Health care professionals and family caregivers discuss concerns, provide professional expertise, and share personal successes and challenges.

Click on “subscribe” and on the “bell” icon next to it and you will be notified when we upload a new video. Don’t forget to “like” us and feel free to leave a comment.

 

To join the WDT Cargiver Network or to get more information please contact:  wycoa@uwyo.edu | (307) 766-2829

 

  

 
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