Brightview Hosts Dementia Expert for Educational Seminar for Families and Caregivers

Brightview Perry Hall, a senior living community in Nottingham, Maryland, will host dementia expert Dr. Patrick Doyle, PhD for an educational seminar, titled Remembering the Past and Respecting the Present: A Recipe for Successful Interactions with People Living with Dementia.

The free seminar for families, friends and caregivers will be held on Thursday, August 20 at 6:00pm at the community – located at 9657 Belair Road.

A skilled and experienced researcher and educator in the field of gerontology and dementia care, Dr. Doyle will discuss the effects dementia has on one’s perception of reality. In addition, he will offer communication tips to better connect with family members and friends living with dementia and other forms of memory impairments.

Brightview’s Corporate Director of Memory Care Services, Dr. Doyle is also Adjunct Assistant Professor of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC).

“Serving as a resource for older adults, families, caregivers and others in the community is important to us,” says Laura Stewart, Executive Director. “And partnering with Dr. Doyle and sharing his expertise and knowledge with the community is exciting.”

“Working together, we create moments of joy for families, friends and caregivers of people living with dementia and other forms of memory impairments,” concludes Laura.

Brightview Perry Hall features Independent Living apartment homes, Assisted Living apartment homes and a Wellspring Village® neighborhood dedicated to dementia and Alzheimer’s care. The community opened in July 2014.

To learn more about the seminar at Brightview Perry Hall or to RSVP, please call Valerie or Linda at 410-529-1903.