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Learn about Mental Health and Dementia Issues in Older Adults
A FREE workshop open to all community members who regularly support the needs of older adults
DETECT & CONNECT²: A WORKSHOP ON MENTAL HEALTH AND DEMENTIA ISSUES IN OLDER ADULTS
Wednesday March 23, 2016 • 5 – 8 pm
This FREE workshop focuses first on Detection, including normal aging vs. abnormal aging behavior. You will gain insight to identify symptoms and observable behaviors. The workshop then focuses on Connection, including responding in the moment to the observable behavior with empathy and compassion, effective communication techniques, and how best to connect the person to appropriate support services.
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About Aging Action Initiative
Find out what's happening in San Rafaelfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The purpose of the Aging Action Initiative is to promote a county-wide age-friendly environment, especially for those in need, collectively created by a strong network of aging service providers through public education, policy advocacy, and service coordination. The initiative is a collective effort of over 65 different agencies, grassroots organizations, commissions and neighborhood groups, funded by the County of Marin, and coordinated by MarinSpace.
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