Benevilla hosts dementia workshop series in Sun City
The Benevilla Education Center in Sun City provides the community with caregiver education, dementia support and life enrichment resources.
Submitted photo/Benjamin Andree
Benevilla is presenting Aging Minds Matter, a free, five-part dementia awareness and information series this October at the Benevilla Education Center in Sun City, 14601 N. Del Webb Blvd.
This series offers families, caregivers and community members critical tools, resources and strategies to better understand dementia and provide compassionate support for loved ones.
Each 90-minute workshop will address a different aspect of dementia, featuring expert presenters who will share insights and guidance.
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Benevilla hosts dementia workshop series in Sun City
Submitted photo/Benjamin Andree
The Benevilla Education Center in Sun City provides the community with caregiver education, dementia support and life enrichment resources.
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Benevilla is presenting Aging Minds Matter, a free, five-part dementia awareness and information series this October at the Benevilla Education Center in Sun City, 14601 N. Del Webb Blvd.
This series offers families, caregivers and community members critical tools, resources and strategies to better understand dementia and provide compassionate support for loved ones.
Each 90-minute workshop will address a different aspect of dementia, featuring expert presenters who will share insights and guidance.
Workshop schedule:
Thursday, Oct. 2 | 9–10:30 a.m. What is Dementia? – Stages, progression and what signs to watch for in loved ones
Presenter: Amanda Marcum, Hospice of the Valley educator
Thursday, Oct. 9 | 9–10:30 a.m. Dementia Moments – A simulation experience to understand the challenges faced by individuals with dementia
Presenter: Amanda Marcum, Hospice of the Valley educator
Thursday, Oct. 16 | 9–10:30 a.m. The Business and Legal Ramifications – Proactive decisions to make before disease progression
Presenter: Yvette Ashworth, Johnson & Ashworth
Thursday, Oct. 23 | 9–10:30 a.m. Facing the Dementia Diagnosis – Addressing the grief, fear and more while building a self-care plan
Presenter: Shannon Arriola, Masters of Counseling, Arriola & Associates, Inc.
Thursday, Oct. 30 | 9–10:30 a.m. The Impact of Movement on the Aging Brain – Learn how physical activity enhances brain function, memory and mental well-being
Presenter: Lorrie Karn, director of Benefitness Adaptive Gym
These workshops are free and open to the community. Space is limited and registration is required.
Visit benevilla.org/dementia-workshops or call 623-584-4999.
