Designed for adults with Dementia and Alzheimer's, and their partners or caretakers, to come together for a social activity while addressing communication. This group class is taught by Izabella Bartolome, licensed speech-language pathologist.
While promoting social engagement, this class offers a clinically focused setting while maintaining a relaxed and natural space for adults to connect. While we enjoy familiar smells and tastes, the class will address cognitive-communication skills in light of living with diagnoses such as Dementia and Alzheimer's.
Who should sign up for this class?
- This class is designed for adults with Dementia or Alzheimer's and one partner, caregiver, or family member to attend if desired.
- Participants are welcome to come alone as well.
What is the objective of this class?
- This class is designed to create a space for adults who may be struggling with communication to connect with others who have similar struggles. Serving as a beneficial and fun activity in the week!
- Although not a replacement for individual speech therapy, this class is an opportunity for social communication work.
- An introduction to what speech therapy could help with for the individual with Dementia or Alzheimer's.
How group classes can help
- Practical techniques for participants and family members to keep conversations connected and low-stress.
- Memory supports: discussion and practice of techniques to help with orientation, routines, and independence.
- Strategy training: techniques like spaced retrieval to help participants hold on to specific and important pieces of information.
- Caregiver training: coaching family members and caregivers on ways to communicate that reduce frustration and confusion.
- Counseling and education: guidance on what to expect as the condition progresses.
Looking for something more individualized?
Therapy for dementia is built around the person's stage, strengths, and daily routines. It focuses on helping the person communicate as well as possible for as long as possible, and on supporting the people around them.
Dementia therapy