UNITED WAY OF HERNANDO COUNTY, INC.
MEDIA RELEASE
October 6, 2022
Dementia Care Seminar for Caregivers
United Way Hernando Hosts 11th Annual Event
Spring Hill, FL – United Way of Hernando County will be hosting their 11th Annual Dementia Care Seminar on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 9:30am-1:00pm at Oak Hill Senior Living Community. This free seminar is for families and caregivers focusing on loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Often times, caregivers forget to care for themselves. It is important they have a community behind them reminding them they are not alone. Caregivers will hear directly from knowledgeable guest speakers with first-hand experience, as they share tips, tools, and resources for the different aspects of this journey.
Dementia Spotlight Foundation’s Educational Director, author, and longtime collaborator Gary Joseph LeBlanc will be presenting on the A-Z’s of dementia-related diagnoses as well as best case practices, communication tactics and strategies to handle behaviors that come with dementia care. He utilizes his 5,000 plus days and nights of personal caregiving experience to help other Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers cope with the everyday challenges and emotional struggles of caring for the memory-impaired. Fellow guest speakers Dr. Lauren Dedea, M.D. from Toast & Toller Concierge Medicine and Elder Law Attorney Michelangelo Mortellaro from Mortellaro Law will also share valuable primary care resources and legal services.
Oak Hill Senior Living Community is located at 7411 Cortez Oaks Blvd. Brooksville, FL 34613. Join United Way for breakfast and lunch, while exploring a variety of health vendors from 211, Always Near Home Care Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services, Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Community Policing Unit, Home Instead, NAMI Hernando, and so many more specialties.
Reserve your seat by calling 352-688-2026 or email Angie@UnitedWayHernando.org. Attendees are asked to please check in through the Main Entrance. This health initiative is proudly supported by Dementia Spotlight Foundation, 211 Tampa Bay Cares, Inc., HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital, and Oak Hill Senior Living Community.
Gary joseph LeBlanc educates caregivers on the difference between Alzheimer's & dementia at 2019's Dementia Care Seminar.
Caregiver Support Groups are now being hosted at Oak Hill Senior Living Community the first Monday of every month at 1:00pm. Visit www.UnitedWayHernando.org/
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United Way of Hernando County, Inc.:
United Way of Hernando County (UWHC) was established as a 501c3 organization in 1987, and since then has continuously focused on creating partnerships and mobilizing our community to seek sustainable solutions to some of the most pressing local needs. UWHC strategically allocates Community Investment Funds in Health, Education, & Financial Stability programs with proven results and local impact. UWHC works hard to balance the growing demand for basic services such as food, utilities, and rent assistance, with our ongoing commitment to tackling the underlying causes of complex issues. United Way partners with businesses and organizations that share our vision for improving lives through the power of collective impact and working together. Our support for long-term commitments are essential to addressing key social issues, such as helping children, youth, adults & elders, encouraging health and wellness, including physical and emotional care, promoting financial stability and self-sufficiency, and crisis intervention. For more information on how YOU can LIVE UNITED, visit www.UnitedWayHernando.org.