A free event featuring Loretta Veney, author of Being My Mom’s Mom: A journey through dementia from a daughter’s perspective and trained LEGO (R) Serious Play (R) facilitator

To register, please complete the form below or call 585-620-1300.

1:30 P.M.: Loretta Veney will take participants on her personal fifteen-year journey caring for her mom following her 2006 dementia diagnosis. She shares the importance of patience and forgiveness in caregiving and highlights the heartache and humor of dementia. Loretta then leads attendees through a LEGO building exercise that will help them conquer caregiving challenges through building (or rebuilding) joy and hope.

2:45 P.M. Loretta will join a panel of engagement experts, including St. Johns’ Dementia/Quality of Life Specialist Mimi DeVinney and Art for the Young at Heart Owner Kathleen Growney-Lorenzo, to provide attendees with tips for successfully engaging people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The group will reference examples from their decades of professional experience to help caregivers consider their own options for successfully engaging their loved ones in the meaningful activities.

4:00-4:30  P.M. Caregiver Cocktail Party

This event is free of charge but R.S.V.P. is required to reserve your seat. To register, please complete the form below or call 585-620-1300.