Caring for someone with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or other cognitive changes can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. This 3-class series is designed for anyone who wants to grow in understanding, confidence, and compassion while caring for a loved one or supporting others.
Join special guest Veronica Quiñones, BC-DED, CADDCT, a certified dementia educator and practitioner, as she shares practical, gentle, and effective communication and care strategies for real-life challenges. Whether you are a caregiver, family member, or simply want to learn more, you’ll gain tools that can make everyday moments more meaningful and manageable.
- Learn the types of dementia and how it impacts behavior and function.
- Learn skills for more compassionate communication.
- Build trust and learn how to recognize the needs of your loved one.
- Learn how to de-escalate and redirect when needed.
- Understand when memory care becomes appropriate.
- Support for the caregiver.
Veronica Quiñones is a nationally credentialed dementia care professional, educator, and advocate with over 10 years of experience supporting older adults, families, and caregivers. She is a Board Certified–Dementia Education Director (BC-DED), Certified Dementia Practitioner® (CDP), and Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer® (CADDCT). As the founder of North Star Senior Advisors and North Star Cares, Veronica brings both professional expertise and personal compassion to her work, helping families navigate dementia-related challenges with clarity, dignity, and care.
This series is offered both in-person and via Zoom, and is free and open to all. Light refreshments will be available.
Meeting dates are listed below. All classes will meet in Building B, Room 202 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
March 8
March 15
March 22
