Coming on May 17, 2023 - Confident Caregiver Dementia Conference 
This is a "Must Go" for anyone caring with a person living with dementia. Featuring Melanie Bunn,
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner and speaker for Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care, conference
topics will include:
- Using a Positive Approach to Dementia Care
- Coping with Challenging Situations in Dementia Care
- How Lifelong Personality Traits Impact Dementia Care
May 17, 2023, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Blue Ridge Community College Plecker Center, Weyers Cave
Register here or call 540.615.5341.
Confident Caregiver Conference 2022
On September 14 VPAS hosted the Confident Caregiver Conference at the Bridgewater Church of the Brethren. It was a day of resources, training and inspiration for those caring for older adults. The conference featured exhibitors as well as sessions on health and safety, finances, life planning, self care, managing emotions and more.
You can access those sessions here:
Do It Well, Make it Fun - Ron Culberson
Tools and Tips for the Caregiver Journey - AmyDePoy
Taking Care of the Caregiver - Sabrina Burress
Navigating End of Life - Ralph Caldroney
Financial Health Handout #1 Handout #2 - Ryan Miracle
Thanks to our sponsors:
Bridgewater Retirement Community
Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge
Sunnyside Retirement Community
