Nationally Renowned Speaker/Educator on Dementia to Present at CHCC ... Presentation Open to the Community

Christian Health Care Center (CHCC) in Wyckoff will hold an important educational program entitled “Communicating with Someone Living with Dementia” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 13, in the CHCC Auditorium, 700 Mountain Ave., Wyckoff. The presenter is Teepa Snow, OT/L, a highly-sought-after nationally recognized educator and expert on dementia. Seating is limited and attendees must register. To register, call (201) 897-5039 or email mbraen@chccnj.org. Light refreshments will be served.

“We are very excited to welcome Teepa Snow to Christian Health Care Center,” said Cathy Pilone, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Service Excellence/Patient-Resident Experience Director. “As a nationally known dementia expert, Teepa has the unique ability to address the needs of individuals living with the disease in a caring, thoughtful, and meaningful way. Her methods enhance CHCC’s Person-and Family-centered Care approach. This community session will be invaluable for any family member or loved one who yearns to maintain a fulfilling relationship with those who have dementia.”

Communication is more than just talking and listening. It’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language. As people with dementia progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost, families need new ways to connect. Ms. Snow will teach you how to effectively connect and communicate with someone who has dementia at every stage of the disease. Her enlightening, witty, entertaining, and energetic style will educate, inspire, and motivate.

CHCC provides a broad continuum of high-quality, compassionate care, offering

superior senior-life, short-term rehab, and mental-health services. As a non-profit organization, we deliver Person- and Family-centered Care to our community based upon the Christian principles on which we were founded more than a century ago.

For more information, visit ChristianHealthCare.org.