A support and educational program for family members who have a loved one with dementia who reside in a nursing home.
- There is no cost to attend the “Endings & Beginnings” Program
- Registration is necessary to arrange for proper distancing and snacks
- Vaccination/Booster STRONGLY encouraged – Those who do not want to provide proof of vaccination status will be asked to wear a face shield in addition to the face mask that is required for all attendees.
If you are interested in attending this program, contact:
Casey Jonson, LBSW at 701-239-3529 or cjonson6@bethanynd.org
Bailey Lohmann, RN at 701-239-3565 ir blohmann@bethanynd.org
Session 1 – October 6, 2022
Discussion Topic: Family changes, losses and growth
Session 2 – October 13, 2022
Meet the staff: Certified Nursing Assistant
Education Topic: Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
Session 3 – October 20, 2022
Meet the Staff: Nurse
Education Topic: Treatment and medications. How far we have come in Alzheimer’s research
Session 4 – October 27, 2022
Meet the Staff: Unit Clerk
Educational Topic: Effective Communication
Session 5 – November 3, 2022
Meet the Staff: Community Life
Education Topic: Behaviors. The nature of a memory care unit.
Session 6 – November 10, 2022
Meet the Staff: Dietitian and Chaplain
Educational Topic: Dietary changes through the disease process. End of life and ambiguous loss. The DeMoe family: early-onset genetics.
If you are interested in attending this program, contact:
Casey Jonson, LBSW at 701-239-3529 or cjonson6@bethanynd.org
Bailey Lohmann, RN at 701-239-3565 or blohmann@bethanynd.org