Internationally recognized dementia educator Lori La Bey shares practical, sensory-based tools to reduce stress and improve daily caregiving, drawn from her own 30-year journey. Expect myth-busting insights, real communication strategies, and Lori's heartwarming "Betty the Bald Chicken" story. Leave feeling informed, inspired, and ready to act.
Participants will learn:
·How to recognize and overcome common myths about dementia
·Why behaviors occur and what they are communicating
·Practical sensory care techniques that help reduce stress and anxiety
·Communication strategies that foster connection and understanding
·Tools to improve safety, quality of life, and caregiving confidence
·Valuable resources for families and professionals supporting those living with dementia
Lori has been honored by: Oprah as a Health Hero, Maria Shriver as an Architect of Change for Humanity, AARP MN As a Disruptor and Inspiring Leader, Recognized as the #1 Influencer for Alzheimer’s Online by Sharecare.