Michael Verde, founder of US-based Memory Bridge, which aims to end the emotional isolation of people living with dementia, is coming to Australia and New Zealand next month to lead a series of dementia workshops targeted at both senior executives, carers, families, and anyone with an interest in dementia care.
Memory Bridge training focuses on educating participants about the human need to feel seen, heard and meaningfully understood, rather than the physical needs and 'problem behaviours' of people living with dementia.
Three events will be offered:
- Dementia without loneliness: a three-hour executive and senior leaders' workshop limited to 20 people per session, aimed at describing the key elements to creating the spirituality that's vital to an organisation's culture.
- Dementia and the meaning of life: a five-hour workshop open to dementia care workers, families with loved ones living with dementia, and anyone with an interest in dementia care.
- Love is listening: Dementia without loneliness: Michael's new documentary which explores the power of empathetic listening to keep people connected, will be shown, followed by a Q&A.
The program is sponsored by Dementia Support Australia, Dahlia Dementia Guidance and Support, and Community Home Australia.
Michael Verde is an award-winning writer, speaker, documentary producer and teacher. He founded Memory Bridge in 2003, and has led programs in 14 countries, helping 9,000 people with and without dementia. The workshops will be held between 14 October and 15 November, starting in Auckland, New Zealand.
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