Gain a deeper, compassionate understanding of dementia in this essential three-week educational series. Designed for families, care partners, and community members, this course bridges medical science with deeply personal, real-world experiences. Over three weeks, you will learn how the condition affects the physical brain, hear directly from individuals living with the diagnosis, and discover practical strategies to navigate the caregiving journey.

Session 1: Dementia and Brain Changes: Explore the physical progression of dementia and how it alters behavior, mood, and daily interactions.

Session 2: Conversations with People Living with Dementia: Join a facilitated Zoom Q&A panel featuring members of the National Council of Dementia Minds.

Session 3: The Care Partner's Journey Through Dementia: Discover practical guidance on what to expect and how to manage life changes alongside your loved one.

Subject: health

Joy Spahn is a Dementia Educator with 45+ years of experience working with persons with dementia and their care partners. Now retired, she volunteers with AARP, The National Council of Dementia Minds, West Michigan Therapy Dogs with her dog River, and is an advisory board member for the MSU Center for Contextual Factors in Alzheimer’s disease.