It seems we all know someone who is struggling with this terrible disease.
Empower yourself with knowledge and resources for navigating the challenges of dementia caregiving. Gain a comprehensive understanding of dementia and its progression from early to advanced stages, learn strategies for cultivating & maintaining meaningful connections with individuals affected by dementia, discover ways to honor & support the vital role of caregivers, and explore practical approaches to mitigate stress and enhance the quality of care provided.
The Holland Center is thankful for this special collaboration with Hospice of the Valley, Foothills Caring Corps, and Foothills Food Bank.
- Registration: 8:30 a.m. | Program: 9 a.m.–Noon
- Light snacks will be provided.
FORMAT: In-person – classroom
INSTRUCTION METHOD: Presentation
AGES: Adults 18+
FEE AMOUNT: Thanks to our donors, there is no charge to attend this event but please kindly RSVP below so we can plan accordingly. Donations for our 501(c)(3) are graciously accepted at the door; every amount helps us continue to offer free and affordable events to the community.
SPEAKER NAME: Maribeth Gallagher, DNP, FAAN – Hospice of the Valley
Dr. Gallagher directs Hospice of the Valley’s Dementia Program, which has received
national and international awards for its innovative approaches to dementia care. She
is a psychiatric nurse practitioner with a doctoral degree in nursing. Her commitment
to improving dementia care was initially inspired by her own experience as a family
caregiver, sharing the journey with her loved one from diagnosis to death. Hospice of the Valley is Arizona’s leading provider of end-of-life care and is the nation’s oldest and largest not-for-profit hospices bringing comfort, dignity and compassionate care families in Maricopa and northern Pinal counties.
