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A dementia diagnosis can leave families feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and unsure of what to do next. You don't have to have all the answers right away.
This gentle, practical session is designed to help families take those first steps after a new diagnosis. We'll talk through what you may notice as things change, how to begin talking about dementia with your loved one and other family members, and how to approach the changes ahead while continuing to focus on the person, not just the diagnosis.
Together, we can explore:
What to expect: A general overview of how dementia may affect communication, relationships, daily activities, and independence over time
How to start the conversation: Tips for talking about the diagnosis with your loved one in a respectful and supportive way
What to do first: Practical steps to consider now, without feeling like you need to plan everything at once
Staying connected: Ways to maintain meaningful relationships, shared activities, and a sense of purpose as abilities change
Adapting to changes: How to begin adjusting expectations and finding new ways to do familiar things together
Supporting the family: Ideas for communicating with family members and navigating different emotions, concerns, and caregiving roles
Questions and concerns: A supportive place to talk through what is worrying you and identify what may be most helpful right now
You leave with a better understanding of what may be ahead, some practical ideas for getting started, and reassurance that there is no single “right” way to navigate a dementia diagnosis.
What's included:
A plain-language walkthrough of what the diagnosis means and how dementia typically progresses, without overwhelming detail
Guidance on how to start talking about it, with the person, with other family members, and with kids if relevant
First steps for staying connected as communication and daily life begin to shift
Space to ask the questions you haven't known who to ask
A simple one-page takeaway with next steps, so you're not trying to remember everything from the session
A dementia diagnosis can leave families feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and unsure of what to do next. You don't have to have all the answers right away.
This gentle, practical session is designed to help families take those first steps after a new diagnosis. We'll talk through what you may notice as things change, how to begin talking about dementia with your loved one and other family members, and how to approach the changes ahead while continuing to focus on the person, not just the diagnosis.
Together, we can explore:
What to expect: A general overview of how dementia may affect communication, relationships, daily activities, and independence over time
How to start the conversation: Tips for talking about the diagnosis with your loved one in a respectful and supportive way
What to do first: Practical steps to consider now, without feeling like you need to plan everything at once
Staying connected: Ways to maintain meaningful relationships, shared activities, and a sense of purpose as abilities change
Adapting to changes: How to begin adjusting expectations and finding new ways to do familiar things together
Supporting the family: Ideas for communicating with family members and navigating different emotions, concerns, and caregiving roles
Questions and concerns: A supportive place to talk through what is worrying you and identify what may be most helpful right now
You leave with a better understanding of what may be ahead, some practical ideas for getting started, and reassurance that there is no single “right” way to navigate a dementia diagnosis.
What's included:
A plain-language walkthrough of what the diagnosis means and how dementia typically progresses, without overwhelming detail
Guidance on how to start talking about it, with the person, with other family members, and with kids if relevant
First steps for staying connected as communication and daily life begin to shift
Space to ask the questions you haven't known who to ask
A simple one-page takeaway with next steps, so you're not trying to remember everything from the session