The First United Methodist Church of Tarpon Springs, located at 501 E. Tarpon Avenue, will host an ABC of Dementia workshop from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, May 13, 2019.

First United Methodist Church of Tarpon Springs to host free ABC of Dementia workshop

The workshop, to be conducted by Debbie Selsavage, President of Coping with Dementia LLC, will define Alzheimer’s and dementia, explain how dementia affects individuals, discuss ways to interpret dementia behaviors for better communication, and show how compassion and the proper use of voice, approach, and appropriate touch can result in more effective and less stressful caregiving.

Though the workshop is free and open to the public, registration is requested for planning purposes.  To make reservations, call 352-422-3663 or 727-937-3271.