Positive Approach to Care ®
Learn skills to help you maintain a positive and meaningful relationship with loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia!

Saturday, March 1st
10 AM to 2:00 PM
Kaunoa Senior Center
401 Alakapa Pl, Paia 96779

1-877-926-8300 OR
https://events.aarp.org/care3-1

Lunch provided for registered guests.
Need accommodations? 808-545-6003

TOPICS:
Normal vs. Not Normal Aging: Understanding the Difference
Learn to recognize and understand “normal” and “not normal” aging. Develop skills to notice
and intervene effectively when behavioral challenges occur. Discover easy ways to talk, guide,
and make a connection with your loved one.
Recognizing Unmet Needs
Learn to understand which physical and emotional needs can cause challenging behaviors in people with dementia. Practice hands-on techniques to connect and comfort using visual, verbal, physical and emotional connections. Learn to use looks, words, and touch so they stay calm and you avoid problems in the future.

Facilitator: Dorothy Colby, is a Certified Positive Approach to Dementia Care® trainer and national mentor with more than 20 years of professional and personal experience caring for people with dementia.