UW ‘Dementia on the Road’ Educational Events to Take Place in June

The University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA) will continue its “Dementia on the Road” program with free public events next month in Pinedale, Jackson and Dubois.

The in-person events are designed to provide valuable, practical help for caregivers, family members and friends of people living with dementia. Each program will feature a panel presentation by regional experts in the field of dementia care and will provide practical guidance in accessing local professional help. There will be time for attendees to participate with their questions and comments.

The schedule is:

-- Pinedale: Monday, June 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rendezvous Pointe, 425 E. Magnolia St.

-- Jackson: Tuesday, June 11, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Senior Center of Jackson Hole, 830 E. Hansen Ave.

-- Dubois: Wednesday, June 12, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Headwaters Arts and Conference Center, 20 Stalnaker St.

Lunch will be provided at each location. Additionally, vendor space will be available. To RSVP for a program or vendor table, go here.

Sessions to be presented at all three events are: “Understanding Dementia and Behavior Change”; “Practicing Compassion for the Care Partner”; “Mining for Hidden Treasures”; and “Wyoming Dementia Together -- Meet Our Professional Support Team and Local Vendors.”

“Dementia on the Road” is part of the ongoing effort of Wyoming Dementia Together, a team of experienced dementia care professionals operating under WyCOA and dedicated to supporting those who are caring for people with dementia. Last October, “Dementia on the Road” presented similar programs in Gillette, Riverton and Rock Springs.

For more information about “Dementia on the Road” or other free educational opportunities offered by WyCOA, call (307) 766-2829, email wycoa@uwyo.edu or visit www.uwyo.edu/wycoa.