# Event Details - **Event Name**: ABC Dementia | Care Empowerment 6-Session Series (Hybrid) - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Mon, 08 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Our goal is simple and powerful: No one should have to navigate dementia care alone.About this EventCentral Oregon dementia caregiver support & education: 6‑session series for families and care partners in Bend—hybrid option available.Navigating dementia care can feel overwhelming, isolating, and emotionally complex.The ABC Dementia Care Empowerment Series, hosted by Sagebrush Speech Therapy and facilitated by ABC Dementia Care, offers a compassionate, supportive space for learning, reflection, and connection.This six‑session hybrid series is grounded in the Six Human Needs framework, recognizing that dementia‑related behaviors are often expressions of unmet needs rather than problems to fix.Each session includes:A brief, practical educational topicOpen discussion and shared problem‑solvingSpace for connection, validation, and supportHybrid FormatThis series is offered in a hybrid format:In‑person attendance in Bend, ORLive Google Meet option for those who prefer or need to attend remotelyGoogle Meet details will be emailed to registered participants prior to each session.Session ScheduleMondays | 4:00 pm to 5:30 pmApril 20 and 27May 11 and 18June 1 and 8Six-‑Session OverviewThis series is based on the Six Human Needs Framework used in ABC Dementia education. Each session focuses on one of the core needs commonly linked to dementia-related behaviors.Session 1 — Understanding Unmet Needs: Why Behaviors Are MessagesIntroduces the six human needs (physical, emotional, social, mental, vocational, spiritual) and shows how unmet needs often appear as behavioral communication.Session 2 — Physical Needs: Comfort, Pain, Sleep & Daily RhythmsCovers how medical issues, pain, hunger, dehydration, and fatigue contribute to changes in mood, behavior, and cognition.Session 3 — Emotional Needs: Safety, Validation & Feeling UnderstoodFocuses on reassurance, emotional tone, intuitive communication, and strategies for responding to fear, grief, and emotional distress.Session 4 — Social Needs: Connection, Belonging & the Meaning of “Wandering”Explores loneliness, seeking connection, “exit seeking,” and ways to create social belonging and reduce isolation.Session 5 — Mental Needs: Cognitive Load, Routine & Rightsized StimulationAddresses confusion, overload, repeated questions, overstimulation, and communication strategies that reduce cognitive stress.Session 6 — Vocational & Spiritual Needs: Purpose, Identity & Inner PeaceCovers purpose, meaningful roles, legacy, forgiveness, and supporting spiritual comfort throughout the dementia journey.Who Should Attend?Families and care partners Community members in Bend and Central OregonAnyone seeking education, tools, or connections in the dementia care journeyWhy This MattersDementia affects not just individuals, but entire families and communities. The ABC Dementia | Care Empowerment Series hosted by Sagebrush Speech Therapy provides learning, support, and shared understanding — reinforcing that we are truly Navigating dementia care together.FacilitatorsPatty Sherin, Owner, ABC Dementia CareAllison Phillips, CCC‑SLP, Owner, Sagebrush Speech Therapy - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bend/abc-dementia-|-care-empowerment-6-session-series-hybrid/100001987246467680 - **Event Categories**: spiritual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 121.89, max: 241.94, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Bend - **state**: OR - **country**: United States - **location**: 604 NW Harriman St - **lat**: 44.0563756 - **long**: -121.3096349 - **full address**: 604 NW Harriman St, 604 Northwest Harriman Street, Bend, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ABC Dementia | Care Empowerment 6-Session Series (Hybrid) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f62faf03e94b5fd81b895f2d39503b3a07577629bb5d57412838f73c7648174d-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf0f5f1-gmir.jpg?v=1776287795 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ABC Dementia | Care Empowerment 6-Session Series (Hybrid) being held? - **A:** ABC Dementia | Care Empowerment 6-Session Series (Hybrid) takes place on Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Mon, 08 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm at 604 NW Harriman St, 604 Northwest Harriman Street, Bend, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for ABC Dementia | Care Empowerment 6-Session Series (Hybrid)? - **A:** Ticket prices for ABC Dementia | Care Empowerment 6-Session Series (Hybrid) range from USD 122 to USD 242 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailability6‑Session Care Empowerment SeriesUSD 242 + USD 17 feeAvailableCaregiver / Early SupportUSD 195Available6‑Session Care Empowerment Series (2 for 1 deal)USD 122 + USD 9 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing ABC Dementia | Care Empowerment 6-Session Series (Hybrid)? - **A:** ABC Dementia | Care Empowerment 6-Session Series (Hybrid) is organized by Patty Sherin | ABC Dementia. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ABC Dementia | Care Empowerment 6-Session Series (Hybrid) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bend, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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With deep respect for the lived experience of family caregivers, Patty brings education, creativity, and compassion to every space she facilitates.Through her work, Patty supports families and care partners in understanding dementia through a human‑needs lens — helping them recognize behaviors as communication and respond with connection rather than correction. Her approach is grounded, practical, and deeply relational, shaped by years of walking alongside families navigating the emotional and logistical challenges of dementia care.Patty is especially known for bringing joy, laughter, and meaningful connection into caregiving through innovative tools like LEGO(R)‑based engagement, reminding families that moments of play, purpose, and bonding remain possible throughout the dementia journey.Whether teaching, facilitating support groups, or providing hands‑on guidance, Patty’s goal is simple: to ensure no one has to navigate dementia care alone.Learn more atabcdementia.comandbrickbybrickbonding.com." } ] } ] ```