Dementia Support & Education

Workshops led by Dr. Andrea Holzner, an expert in geriatric healthcare, offering practical strategies for caregivers. Sessions focus on communication, problem-solving, and realworld caregiving challenges. Lunch provided for all participants. CEUs available.

Supporting the Caregiver: Dementia‑Informed Tools for Professionals

A hands‑on, practical workshop designed for health and social‑care professionals working with older adults and their caregivers. Participants will build dementia‑informed skills to recognize caregiver stress, communicate hard topics, implement safety checks, and connect families with appropriate supports — all through interactive scenarios and brief tool demonstrations.

Topics Covered:

• Detecting caregiver stress with validated screening tools
• Dementia‑informed communication strategies
• Safety and risk planning for care dyads
• Local and national support resources for caregivers
• Brief stress‑reduction interventions and follow‑up planning
• Ethical and boundary considerations in caregiver support

About the Instructor:

• Dr. Andrea Holzner, Ph.D., gerontologist and global expert in dementia care and geriatric patient support. She provides training, education, and consultation to improve quality of care and caregiver wellbeing. Learn more at andreaholzner.com.

Date / Time: Thu 5/21/2026 | 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Cost: Resident $40 / Non‑Resident $60
Event Code: 33789
Learn More: https://andreaholzner.com

Caring Without Losing Yourself: Practical Tools for Dementia Caregivers

A four‑hour skills workshop for family and informal caregivers providing hands‑on strategies to reduce stress and boost resilience. Through brief instruction, role‑plays, and small‑group problem solving, attendees will practice communication techniques, self-care tools, routine adaptations, crisis plans, and access community supports they can use immediately.

Topics Covered:

• Identifying sources of caregiver stress
• Dementia‑informed communication (validation, simplified choices)
• Task breakdowns and routine modifications
• Self‑care practices for stress management
• Personalized safety checklists
• Action plans for the coming week

About the Instructor:

• Dr. Andrea Holzner, Ph.D., recognized gerontologist specializing in dementia and geriatric patient care. She translates research-based strategies into practical skills for caregivers and professionals. Visit andreaholzner.com for more information.

Date / Time: Sat 6/13/2026 | 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Cost: Resident $40 / Non‑Resident $60
Event Code: 33790
Learn More: https://andreaholzner.com