Classes and Presentations

Support for families living with dementia
Join other care partners to discuss the stresses, challenges, and rewards of providing care for a person living with dementia.
Caregivers will need an Internet connection and device such as a smart phone, tablet or computer to use the videoconferencing app called Zoom.
For more information or if you need assistance with zoom, please: call 602-636-6363 or email DementiaCare@hov.org.

Every Monday at 10 a.m. for about 30 minutes.
Start your week with a fresh focus! Join Dr. Maribeth Gallagher, director of Hospice of the Valley’s Dementia Program, for a virtual “wellness get-together.” After a 5-minute practice to help relax and refresh, we’ll discuss any questions around dementia and your heartfelt concerns as a caregiver.
Zoom Link: https://hov.zoom.us/j/97088368189
Meeting ID: 970 8836 8189
Passcode: 538891

Join other care partners for open and honest discussion about caring for a loved one with dementia. Topics include: disease progression, medical and financial planning, ambiguous loss, approach strategies and placement considerations. Learn new techniques to promote connection, foster joy and establish a sense of safety-- while staying mindful of your own well-being. This free virtual group is facilitated by Nicole Crothers, a skilled medical social worker with more than 20 years' experience in the field of dementia care.
Wednesdays, 12:00 – 1:00PM
Zoom link: https://hov.zoom.us/j/95549983607?pwd=bnpuWWlsSStlZFVoNnJ2azJNRDlmZz09
Meeting ID: 955 4998 3607
Password: 562327

Thursday noon mindfulness now on Zoom!
Thursdays from noon–12:30 p.m.
Free.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://hov.zoom.us/j/4869202119?pwd=eW5CUUFFS2hycU1PTVpRcjRlRnN3QT09
Meeting ID: 486 920 2119
Password: Sammy
To join by phone:
1-253-215-8782, then enter meeting ID 486 920 2119#
Questions or help with Zoom? Contact Gill Hamilton ghamilton@hov.org, 602-748-3692

Join us for Saturday mindfulness gatherings on ZOOM
All are welcome.
Saturdays from 9:30-10:30 AM
Free.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://hov.zoom.us/j/4869202119?pwd=eW5CUUFFS2hycU1PTVpRcjRlRnN3QT09
Meeting ID: 486 920 2119
Password: Sammy
To join by phone:
1-253-215-8782, then enter meeting ID 486 920 2119#
Questions or help with Zoom? Contact Gill Hamilton ghamilton@hov.org or 602-748-3692

Hospice of the Valley is continuing to offer free dementia education to view from the comfort of your office or home as a way to reach out and support our caregivers and community. Dementia Program Director Maribeth Gallagher presents six Zoom online presentations. Each class is an hour-long and includes Q&A.
Watch the videos by clicking the buttons below.
For more information: call 602-636-6363 or email DementiaCare@hov.org.
Help for Dementia Caregivers
Materials that can help you provide loving care to a loved one or family member with dementia.