# Event Details - **Event Name**: Community Dementia Education Classes - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 11:15 am – Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 12:15 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Adults typically keep an eye out for changes in behavior or memory loss in their parents. Older adults worry about remembering names, appointments, directions – even what they had for breakfast this morning. Even though such concerns may not mean someone has Alzheimer’s or dementia, it is wise to be aware. The numbers are staggering. Almost 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s today. In 30 years, that number is expected to rise to 14 million. But when a family member is diagnosed, that one person becomes the most important individual in the world for that family. “About 500,000 more Americans are diagnosed with dementia every year,” said Aaron Van Valkenburg, manager of Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources. “Most family caregivers are unprepared to manage the daily challenges that take place in supporting someone suffering with dementia. Learning how to provide proper care for your family member, while maintaining care for yourself, are necessary components to managing such a difficult situation.” Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources hosts a new series of the popular “Oh My Gosh – Now What?” seminar beginning Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The 6-part series of discussions is designed for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, families, caregivers, and others focusing on the initial journey of memory loss. Attendees will learn the warning signs and symptoms, managing behaviors, the disease progress, legal concerns, financial issues, and local resources. All sessions are held live and in-person from 11:15 am – 12:15 pm at the Mustard Seed Project located at 9016-154th Avenue Ct. NW, Key Center, WA 98349. Sessions are free and open to all with no RSVP needed to attend. • April 7th – “What is Dementia? What are the warning signs?” • April 14th – “How does the disease progress? What should I expect?” • April 21st – “How do I start the conversation? How do I cope with the shock?” • April 28th – “What are the typical moods and behaviors? How do I manage them?” • May 5th – “How do I pay for care? What are the legal things I should do?” • May 12th – “Where can I turn for help? What are the resources I can rely on?” Sessions are led by Jessica Girard and Kris Dowling, expert case managers with Aging and Disability Resources, who specialize in providing practical help to individuals and families coping with memory loss. “Oh My Gosh – Now What?” is sponsored by the Pierce County Aging and Disability Resource Center. For more information, call the Aging and Disability Resource Center at (253) 798-4600. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakebay/community-dementia-education-classes/200029907653653 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Lakebay - **state**: WA - **country**: United States - **location**: 9016 154th Avenue Ct. NW, Lakebay, WA, United States, Washington 98349 - **lat**: 47.33931 - **long**: -122.74425 - **full address**: 9016 154th Avenue Ct. NW, Lakebay, WA, United States, Washington 98349 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Community Dementia Education Classes - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/ab01ef0d6d340c785f6e7e5c945969e9d554995784d808972b1466ddce098ef5-rimg-w1200-h1552-dcfefeff-gmir?v=1775636813 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Community Dementia Education Classes being held? - **A:** Community Dementia Education Classes takes place on Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 11:15 am to Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 12:15 pm at 9016 154th Avenue Ct. NW, Lakebay, WA, United States, Washington 98349. - **Q**: Who is organizing Community Dementia Education Classes? - **A:** Community Dementia Education Classes is organized by The Mustard Seed Project of Key Peninsula. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Community Dementia Education Classes is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. 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