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SUMMARY:Personal Care and Dementia: Practical Approaches for Hands-On Care
DESCRIPTION:1–2 PM Eastern | 10–11 AM Pacific \nAlso available on demand June 5–Aug. 2\, 2026 \nRegister Now \nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \nContinuing Education Credits:\n\nCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing\nCalifornia Professional Fiduciaries Bureau\nNational Academy of Certified Care Managers\nNational Commission for Health Education Credentialing\nNational Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners\nSociety of Certified Senior Advisors\n\n  \nProviding personal care for someone living with dementia—such as bathing\, dressing\, or grooming—can feel overwhelming at times. These hands-on tasks often bring unique challenges\, from resistance and anxiety to communication barriers. Yet\, with the right strategies\, personal care can become a time of connection\, dignity and comfort. \nIn this webinar\, we’ll explore practical approaches to delivering personal care that meet the individual with dementia where they are. From understanding how the disease impacts daily routines to applying person-centered communication techniques\, this session is designed to give professionals actionable tools they can use right away. Whether you’re a professional or family caregiver\, this session will provide actionable tools you can use right away to gain strategies that make personal care moments more positive\, dignified and supportive for the person living with dementia. \n  \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nRecognize common challenges that arise during personal care for individuals living with dementia.\nApply practical communication strategies that reduce resistance and build trust during daily routines.\nIncorporate person-centered techniques that promote dignity\, comfort and independence in hands-on care.\nImplement actionable approaches to transform potentially stressful care into positive\, supportive interactions.\nIncrease confidence in navigating personal care tasks across the stages of dementia.\n\n  \nPresenter:\nLakelyn Eichenberger\, PhD\, is a gerontologist and caregiving advocate at Home Instead\, an Honor Company. She began her career working with older adults and Care Professionals at the Omaha Home Instead franchise office and now educates professionals\, families and communities on aging challenges and resources. She is a regular contributor to media outlets including ForbesHealth\, Newsweek\, and hosts Caregiver Chats\, a podcast focused on providing support and resources to family caregivers. She serves on numerous boards including the National Alliance for Caregiving\, Mosaic\, and is a member of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Dementia Care Provider Roundtable. \n  \n  \n  \nAccessibility:\nClosed captions are available for live and on-demand courses within specific browsers. Click here to see how to access and turn on the browser setting. If you still need to request speech-to-text captioning during this event\, please contact us at least 5 business days prior to the live webinar so we may accommodate your needs. \nRegister Now
URL:https://asaging.org/event/personal-care-and-dementia-practical-approaches-for-hands-on-care/
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