Spiritual Care for Those Living With Dementia – workshop

Spiritual Care for Those Living with Dementia a workshop offered online via Zoom and in-person 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 11 at Queen’s House, 601 Taylor St. W. Saskatoon by facilitator Sr. Cindy Lewans PM, an Associate Chaplain at Sherbrooke Community Centre and Central Haven, and a member of the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary.

For the past six years, she has had the grace and privilege of journeying with people – including those living with dementia – in a mutual quest for spiritual health and full life.  A former teacher, Cindy studies what makes for holistic spiritual health and care, particularly or those living with dementia. In this workshop, participants will explore: situating ourselves and where we are at with dementia; defining dementia, understanding the key characteristics, how dementia affects family and friends, and the changes which occur in the brain; implications for how we approach and communicate with someone who has dementia; the challenge of dementia for Western culture; redescribing dementia; spiritual needs, and common issues; as well as helpful responses and tools.

Fee: $70 for in-person attendance at Queen’s House (includes lunch) or $50 on Zoom. Registration deadline: March 6. Register online at https://www.queenshouse.org/programs/ or call 306-242-1916.