25 Jun Dementia Beyond Drugs Dementia Beyond Drugs Thursday, June 25, 2026 (12:00 AM) to Friday, June 26, 2026 (11:59 PM) 13.25 PDCs Provider: The Eden Alternative Course Name: Dementia Beyond Drugs Speaker: Kristi Doan Program Type: Seminar/Workshop Registration URL: https://edenalt.org/events/ Dementia Beyond Drugs, Gilbertsville, Kentucky Email Details Participants will learn how to: · Decrease reliance on psychotropic medications; · Reframe “problem behaviors” as unmet needs; · Identify the limitations of our current approach to care for those living with dementia; · Improve communication and promote positive, affirming interactions; · Envision an “experiential model” for viewing dementia and recognize the importance of enhancing well-being for all; and · Apply the model to everyday situations and reduce challenging interactions through creative solutions that empower individuals to live full and positive lives. Details You're Registered! DescriptionLocation According to a WHO report from September 2021, there are more than 55 million people living with dementia worldwide. Alzheimer’s Disease accounts for 60-70% of cases. As the population ages, the risk of living with some form of dementia increases as well. Societal assumptions about living with dementia have led to the development of care approaches that limit our understanding of the experience for individuals and therefore do not achieve the quality of life desired for that individual. There is a need to create a new paradigm of care that not only honors the individual but also those who support them daily. Through the framework of the Eden Alternative Domains of Well-Being®, Dementia Beyond Drugs Training provides advanced skills and creative solutions to everyday situations, with the goal of empowering individuals to live full and positive lives, whether they are living with dementia or caring for someone who does. Participants explore person-directed practices that acknowledge that while those living with dementia have common symptoms, they are each unique individuals with their own preferences, desires, and needs. Participants also recognize that distress and other behaviors are often an attempt to communicate these unique needs and preferences. Through strong relationships, care partners can learn to identify those needs and respond appropriately. The outcome for organizations, and leaders, is a culture of care that inspires everyone to bring their very best to the team and empowers them to act as knowledgeable and confident care partners to people living with dementia. Dementia Beyond Drugs Dementia Beyond Drugs166 Upper Village DriveGilbertsville, KY 42044 Map & Directions