Dementia and The Meaning of Life Workshop (5 hr workshop including lunch)
We are delighted to invite you to join us for an exclusive workshop titled 'Dementia and The Meaning of Life' led by Michael Verde, founder of Memory Bridge.
The workshop includes four parts: Meaning and Dementia; Meaning and Memory; Meaning and Communication; Meaning and Caregiving.
Meaning and Dementia
1) introduces the major kinds of irreversible dementias—Alzheimer’s disease(s), Vascular dementia, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, and Frontotemporal dementias;
2) articulates the differences between explaining a neurological condition and understanding a person diagnosed with the condition; and
3) explains the “fundamental attribution error” and the “expectation effect” on communicative interactions;
4) presents two short case studies illustrating the uniqueness and meaning-seeking
point of view of persons with dementia.
Meaning and Memory: provides an overview of the most widely recognized kinds of memories
1) explains the differences between explicit and implicit forms of memories;
2) articulates and illustrates the differences between recalling and recognising;
3) presents three short case studies demonstrating what implicit memory and memory triggers are.
4) introduces the concept of cultural memory and the vital role that community can play in the lives of people with dementia and their care providers.
Meaning and Communication
1) explains person-centered communication;
2) introduces the principles of empathetic listening;
3) shows two videos illustrating person-centered communication; and
4) facilitates a discussion of the qualities of person-centered communication.
Meaning and Caregiving
1) explains the differences between “caring for” and “caring about”;
2) introduces the concepts of “doing to,” “doing for,” and “being with”;
3) explores how “being with” someone with dementia can bring meaningfulness into their lives and the lives of those who care about them.
