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Presentations

Please join us for an in-person Dementia Education presentation led by Janel Meints!

There is no fee to attend

With these public presentations, the community that is hosting pays the fee of the presenter.  All participants that choose to attend, are coming to the event for free!

Upcoming Presentations

  • Stirlingshire of Coralville 1:1 Dementia Consulting Open to Public by RSVP
    Stirlingshire of Coralville 1:1 Dementia Consulting Open to Public by RSVP
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Dec 17
    Dec 17, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Stirlingshire of Coralville, 1140 Kennedy Pkwy, Coralville, IA 52241, USA
    Stirlingshire of Coralville's new In-house Dementia Consultant Janel Meints, CTRS, DCP will be available at the community every Tuesday evening for 1:1's with those who would like further resources, care planning, and in-depth tips on their individual experience with dementia.
  • Holidays and Dementia
    Holidays and Dementia
    Tue, Nov 12
    Grand Living at Bridgewater
    Nov 12, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:10 PM
    Grand Living at Bridgewater, 3 Russell Slade Blvd, Coralville, IA 52241, USA
    A presentation of tips for getting through the holidays with someone living with dementia. This presentation goes through the senses affected by the disease and how to best help someone with dementia to get through the holidays in a positive way.
  • IHCA’s 2024 Convention and Trade Show
    IHCA’s 2024 Convention and Trade Show
    Sep 25, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    Marriott Hotel, 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
    Managing Behaviors, Emotions and Communication in Dementia Care
  • Basics of Dementia
    Basics of Dementia
    Tue, Sep 10
    Stirlingshire of Coralville
    Sep 10, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:10 PM
    Stirlingshire of Coralville, 1140 Kennedy Pkwy, Coralville, IA 52241, USA
    An overview of dementia, a simple overview of various "common" types of dementia, touches upon the challenges and barriers that dementia creates in the differing stages.
  • Late Stage
    Late Stage
    Thu, May 02
    Deerfield Retirement Community
    May 02, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:10 PM
    Deerfield Retirement Community, 13731 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50323, USA
    The "longest goodbye" stage that may or may not go as slowly as anticipated. This presentation encapsulates the changes you may see during this difficult stage in preparing for the unavoidable changes. End-of-life information will be provided as well
  • Late Stage
    Late Stage
    Tue, Apr 23
    Stirlingshire of Coralville
    Apr 23, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:10 PM
    Stirlingshire of Coralville, 1140 Kennedy Pkwy, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA
    The "longest goodbye" stage that may or may not go as slowly as anticipated. This presentation encapsulates the changes you may see during this difficult stage in preparing for the unavoidable changes. End-of-life information will be provided as well.
  • IITRA Conference
    IITRA Conference
    Thu, Apr 11
    Courtyard by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny
    Apr 11, 2024, 10:10 AM – Apr 12, 2024, 11:10 AM
    Courtyard by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny, 2405 SE Creekview Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA
    This presentation focuses on the many benefits of utilizing this therapeutic technique, and discusses how to train dogs to become therapy dogs, specifically for the elder population.
  • Middle Stage
    Middle Stage
    Tue, Mar 26
    Stirlingshire of Coralville
    Mar 26, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:10 PM
    Stirlingshire of Coralville, 1140 Kennedy Pkwy, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA
    An invasive look at the "longest" stage of dementia. Preparing caregivers and all connecting persons to the changes a person may experience throughout this stage. This presentation provides many tips to help alleviate the changes throughout this difficult stage.
  • Middle Stage
    Middle Stage
    Thu, Mar 21
    Deerfield Retirement Community
    Mar 21, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:10 PM
    Deerfield Retirement Community, 13731 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50323, USA
    An invasive look at the "longest" stage of dementia. Preparing caregivers and all connecting persons to the changes a person may experience throughout this stage. This presentation provides many tips to help alleviate the changes throughout this difficult stage.
  • Holidays and Dementia
    Holidays and Dementia
    Tue, Dec 12
    Grand Living at Bridgewater
    Dec 12, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Grand Living at Bridgewater, 3 Russell Slade Blvd, Coralville, IA 52241, USA
    A presentation of tips for getting through the holidays with someone living with dementia. This presentation goes through the senses affected by the disease and how to best help someone with dementia to get through the holidays in a positive way.
  • Holidays and Dementia
    Holidays and Dementia
    Thu, Nov 09
    Stirlingshire of Coralville
    Nov 09, 2023, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Stirlingshire of Coralville, 1140 Kennedy Pkwy, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA
    A presentation of tips for getting through the holidays with someone living with dementia. This presentation oes through the senses affected by the disease and how to best help someone with dementia to get through the holidays in a positive way.
  • Holidays and Dementia
    Holidays and Dementia
    Mon, Nov 06
    The Views of Marion
    Nov 06, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    The Views of Marion, 720 Oakbrook Dr, Marion, IA 52302, USA
    A presentation of tips for getting through the holidays with someone living with dementia. This presentation goes through the senses affected by the disease and how to best help someone with dementia to get through the holidays in a positive way.
  • How to Engage with Someone Living with Dementia
    How to Engage with Someone Living with Dementia
    Tue, Sep 26
    Sep 26, 2023, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Solon Retirement Village, 623 E 5th St, Solon, IA 52333, USA
    This presentation utilizes therapeutic techniques paired with recreation, leisure and engagement for each stage of dementia. This presentation will provide various adaptations and modifications that can be made to tailor engagement to the individual living with dementia.
  • How to Engage with Someone Living with Dementia
    How to Engage with Someone Living with Dementia
    Wed, Sep 20
    Sep 20, 2023, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Marriott Hotel Des Moines, 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
    This presentation utilizes therapeutic techniques paired with recreation, leisure and engagement for each stage of dementia. This presentation will provide various adaptations and modifications that can be made to tailor engagement to the individual living with dementia.
  • Step Into Their World
    Step Into Their World
    Wed, Sep 13
    Deerfield Retirement Community
    Sep 13, 2023, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
    Deerfield Retirement Community, 13731 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50323, USA
    A conversation presentation that involves the participants in the audience to experience a sliver of what dementia may feel like. Physical barriers are put in place to adhere their senses that mimic those similar to what someone with dementia experiences. A very eye-opening interactive presentation!
  • Outings With Loved Ones with Dementia
    Outings With Loved Ones with Dementia
    Thu, Jul 06
    Grand Living at Bridgewater
    Jul 06, 2023, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Grand Living at Bridgewater, 3 Russell Slade Blvd, Coralville, IA 52241, USA
    This presentation goes through tips and tricks on how to positively take someone living with dementia on an outing. Whether that outing is a joyful break to a favorite place or a harrowing trip to the doctor or the hospital.
  • Stages of Dementia
    Stages of Dementia
    Thu, Jun 08
    Deerfield Retirement Community
    Jun 08, 2023, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Deerfield Retirement Community, 13731 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50323, USA
    In this presentation, I will introduce the 7 stages of dementia. Here, we will break these stages down into 3 different groups. This will help you learn more about the stages that most people with dementia will experience.
  • Grand Living at Bridgewater Health Fair
    Grand Living at Bridgewater Health Fair
    Wed, May 31
    Grand Living at Bridgewater
    May 31, 2023, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Grand Living at Bridgewater, 3 Russell Slade Blvd, Coralville, IA 52241, USA
    Dementia Haven will have a booth at the Grand Living at Bridgewater Health Fair. This Health Fair has many booths with different vendors packed with information and resources. Dementia Haven will have an interactive booth, resources and information as well!
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