April 24, 2025

BRIDGING UNDERSTANDING: Helping Others Navigate Memory Loss in Loved Ones - Maplewood at Twinsburg

PRESENTED BY: Nicole Hirt, Memory Care Coordinator, Maplewood at Twinsburg

In this session, participants will learn compassionate and practical approaches to addressing memory changes in someone experiencing cognitive decline. The session will focus on how to initiate conversations about memory concerns, how to recognize early signs of cognitive decline, and, most importantly, how to prepare family members and friends for interacting with their loved
ones as these changes progress. Through real-life examples and expert guidance, attendees will gain tools to foster understanding, patience, and empathy within their support circles. Light refreshments will be served. We hope you join us!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Recognizing Early Signs: Learn the common indicators of cognitive decline and how to distinguish them from normal aging.
Initiating Conversations: Gain strategies for approaching difficult discussions about memory changes with empathy and support, using practical communication techniques.
Preparing Family & Friends: Discover how to equip loved ones with the tools and understanding to interact compassionately with someone experiencing cognitive decline.

RSVP to Denise Olesky at twinsburgRSVP@maplewoodsl.com or call 330.840.7404.