# Event Details - **Event Name**: Care Empowerment Series: Supporting the 6 Human Needs in Dementia Care - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Mon, 03 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: A 6-week supportive learning series for family caregivers and care partnersAbout this EventCaring for someone living with dementia can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.This 6-week Care Empowerment Series is grounded in ABC Dementia Care’s 6 Human Needs framework. Each week focuses on one essential human need, helping you better understand what your loved one may be experiencing and how to respond in supportive, practical ways.This is not about doing more.It’s about understanding more, so care can feel more manageable and meaningful.What to ExpectEach session offers:• Clear, practical guidance you can use right away• A deeper understanding of what drives behavior• A supportive, non-judgmental space• Connection with others who understand the journeyWeekly Topics• June 29 – Physical Needs• July 6 – Emotional Needs• July 13 – Social Needs• July 20 – Mental Needs• July 27 – Vocational Needs• August 3 – Spiritual NeedsRegistration OptionsWe want this series to feel accessible and supportive, not limiting.• Single Session: $20• Full 6-Week Series: $100In alignment with ABC Dementia Care’s broader program model:• Full Series Value: $225 per participant• Reduced Caregiver Rate: $195• Scholarships or additional support may be available if cost is a barrier—please don’t hesitate to reach out.Your presence matters more than anything.Who Should Attend• Family caregivers• Care partners• Friends supporting someone with dementia• Community members wanting a deeper understandingIn ClosingYou are doing important work.This series is here to support you, with tools, understanding, and connection.Agenda?: 04:30 PM - 04:35 PMWelcome & ArrivalHost: Patty SherinInfo: We begin with a gentle welcome, time to settle in, optional introductions, and a brief overview of the day’s focus to help everyone feel comfortable and oriented.?: 04:35 PM - 04:45 PMUnderstanding Human NeedsInfo: We introduce the week’s human need and explore how it may show up in dementia, including common changes, experiences, and challenges.?: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PMGuided DiscussionInfo: We walk through real-life caregiving examples and simple, adaptable approaches, with space to reflect on what may be helpful to try and what can be let go.?: 05:00 PM - 05:15 PMCheck-InInfo: We pause for a gentle check-in, creating space to notice how everyone is doing and reconnect before moving into group discussion.?: 05:15 PM - 05:55 PMOpen Discussion & Q&AInfo: This is a supportive time to share experiences, ask questions, and connect with others, with no pressure to speak. Listening is always welcome.?: 05:55 PM - 06:00 PMClosing ThoughtsInfo: We close with a few key reminders, one or two simple takeaways to carry forward, and a brief preview of the next week’s topic. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bend/care-empowerment-series-supporting-the-6-human-needs-in-dementia-care/100001992514238725 - **Event Categories**: fitness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Spark Rehab and Wellness - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 108.55, max: 108.55, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Bend - **state**: OR - **country**: United States - **location**: Spark Rehab and Wellness - **lat**: 44.0489882 - **long**: -121.3274847 - **full address**: Spark Rehab and Wellness, 123 Southwest Columbia Street, Bend, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Care Empowerment Series: Supporting the 6 Human Needs in Dementia Care - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/5870f715686fdb027152896fc9fdf8be1b3217ed23041d080ddac0f7e3e9a7b2-rimg-w1200-h600-dc777a78-gmir.jpg?v=1782462682 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Care Empowerment Series: Supporting the 6 Human Needs in Dementia Care being held? - **A:** Care Empowerment Series: Supporting the 6 Human Needs in Dementia Care takes place on Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Mon, 03 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Spark Rehab and Wellness, 123 Southwest Columbia Street, Bend, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Care Empowerment Series: Supporting the 6 Human Needs in Dementia Care? - **A:** Care Empowerment Series: Supporting the 6 Human Needs in Dementia Care is organized by Patty Sherin | ABC Dementia. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Care Empowerment Series: Supporting the 6 Human Needs in Dementia Care 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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