FAMILY MOMENTS

Course overview

Families have the real-life information and knowledge to build a bridge between the care provider and people with Alzheimer?s. They can share missing details, create links to a person?s mind, and help give back their greatness. Educating the families about what to expect and how to visit will also help sustain relationships. Once families understand dementia - and how to apply the knowledge they hold - they can become ?helpers? in the disease process. In return this creates a solid foundation which gives everyone the opportunity to get started on the right foot. Your instructor for this course is Jolene Brackey. Jolene is the founder of Enhanced Moments and author of the book, Creating Moments of Joy. Jolene is also a celebrated nationwide speaker in Alzheimer?s education. She has a B.A. from Iowa State University and extensive experience with people who have Alzheimer?s. Jolene has been a keynote speaker at many conferences where family members, CNAs, and professionals share what works and doesn?t work. Therefore the greatest education is being with and having loved someone with Alzheimer?s.