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Dementia Education

For Caregiving Families

Kate Race

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Real Talk is a monthly education series designed to support families caring for loved ones with dementia. Led by Kate Race, a former memory care director with over 25 years of dementia experience, these sessions offer honest conversations, helpful strategies, and emotional support to guide families through the challenges of caregiving.

Whether you’re just beginning your caregiving journey or navigating the later stages of dementia, Real Talk provides the knowledge and tools you need to feel more confident, connected, and prepared. Join us on the third Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM. See future session dates and topics below.

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    REAL TALK 2026 Topic List

    January (1/15) – THE THREE D’S – Delirium, Dementia and Depression. These three common conditions look alike and often a person can suffer from all three at the same time. Join us to learn about the diagnosis, treatment and difference of the Three D’s.

    February (2/26) – SENSORY AND BRAIN CHANGES – How we take in data and how that is affected when you are living with dementia is vital to providing good care. Join as we explore our changing senses as dementia progresses.
    March (3/19) – MAKING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR VISIT – Visits and engagement are vital during the dementia journey. Join us to learn some fresh new ideas to make your visits more enjoyable for you and the person you are caring for.
    April (4/16) – WHO IS SUPPORTING YOU? BUILDING YOUR TEAM – When it comes to caring for someone with dementia there are many important players to consider, not just the person with dementia. Join us to learn how to gain support and how to build a team for this journey.
    May (5/21) – RESISTANCE AND REFUSALS – People living with dementia often refuse much needed care tasks. Please join us to learn techniques of how you can overcome resistance.
    June (6/18) – CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER – Caring for yourself before others can seem impossible when it comes to the dementia journey, however, it is possible. Join us to learn how you can best care for yourself as you provide care for others.
    July (7/16) – DEMENTIA 101 – Dementia is a complex journey. Let us help guide you through the maze of all things dementia and to decipher the truths about the disease.
    August (8/20) – SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS – There are many elements that go into successfully working with someone who has a brain disease. Join us to learn techniques that will allow you to set the person you are caring for up for success.
    September (9/17) – NAVIGATING OBSTACLES – Knowing how to overcome some of the most common obstacles when it comes to caring for someone living with dementia is vital in successful caregiving. Join us to learn how to navigate and overcome obstacles.
    October (10/15) – WHAT’S NEXT? NAVIGATING THE PATH OF THE UNKNOWN – Dementia is a journey, with many steps along the way. Many of these steps are unknown. Join us to learn how you can prepare for this journey and what caregivers do to navigate the uncertainty of the journey.
    November (11/19) – WHEN IS IT NORMAL AGING & WHEN IS IT DEMENTIA? – How do know if it’s normal agin or dementia? How can you tell? Dementia is often mistaken for normal aging and vice versa. Join us to learn the differences.
    December (12/17) – DEMENTIA DETECTION, RESEARCH & ADVANCEMENTS – Early detection combined with proactive measures can truly stave off the decline of dementia. Join us to learn more about detecting dementia and the measures taken to slow the decline.
    Kate Race

    Meet Kate Race

    Kate has over 25 years of experience in care for seniors and their families. Her grandfathers were her inspiration – when she was 17, she moved in with one of her grandfathers with dementia to be his caregiver.

    Dementia care and education are a personal passion, and she spent 14 years at Atria Summit Hills Senior Living as their Memory Care Director, where she managed a staff of 25.

    Her passion is not confined to the workplace – about a decade ago, she began volunteering with the Alzheimer’s Association. She currently enjoys running three of their support groups. She is also heavily involved with Giving Voice, a nonprofit dedicated to providing programming for those with memory loss and their families. A PAC certified dementia trainer, Kate has used her personal and professional experience to help thousands of families.

    REAL TALK

    Topic Overview . Roundtable Group Discussion . Ask an Expert
    This FREE educational program is for our families and other caregiving partners. It’s as interactive as you want it to be: Dial in and just listen, or bring your questions and actively participate.

    Third Thursday of Every Month @ 6:30 pm

    These sessions include roundtable discussion so you can share your questions. Kate is a Certified Dementia Trainer in Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care program and has more than two decades of hands-on experience.

    MONTHLY 1 HOUR ZOOM CALL

    6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m

    Pre-registration is not required

    Presented By:
    Kate Race,
    Regional Director
    PAC Certified Dementia Trainer