What Families Wish They Knew About Brain Changes... And how education helps reduce fear
Many families say the hardest part of brain changes isn’t the diagnosis, it’s the fear that comes from not understanding what’s happening. They wish they had known earlier that dementia is more than memory loss, that meaningful connection is still possible, and that they didn’t have to navigate the journey alone.
When education enters the picture, fear begins to soften. Understanding how the brain changes helps families replace panic with compassion, confusion with clarity, and uncertainty with practical tools for engagement. Knowledge doesn’t take away the challenges, but it empowers care partners to respond with confidence, patience, and purpose.
That’s why ForgeWorks is offering a four-part educational series designed to shift the conversation around dementia from stigma to understanding.
Reframing Dementia
Join ForgeWorks Dementia Educator and Consultant Janie Martin for a comprehensive four-part series aimed at reducing fear, reframing expectations, and equipping families and care partners with tools for purposeful engagement with individuals living with brain changes.
Dates: Thursdays, February 5, 19, 26, and March 5
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Conestoga Mennonite Church, Fellowship Hall
2779 Main Street, Morgantown
Coffee Talk Series: Finish your day with dessert and coffee or tea
Cost: $60 per person for the full four-part series
Families often say, “I wish I had known this sooner.”
This series is an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and move forward with greater understanding and less fear—together.
Education doesn’t change the diagnosis, but it can transform the experience.
Register today:
https://gardenspotcommunities.jotform.com/251737505117051
