A talk for caregivers and family members who have a loved one living with dementia.

Learn about the stages of dementia and evidence-based interventions to improve interaction and engagement. Find strength in understanding the dementia journey, and empowerment in the knowledge that there are ways to manage this disease.

Peggy Watson is an expert in non-pharmacological behavior management for dementia and is the author of two books on dementia, including Dementia: Loving Care with a Therapeutic Benefit. The evening includes a Q&A, and Watson's books will be available for purchase.

About the speaker
Peggy Watson MS, CCC-SLP, is an expert in non-pharmacological management of dementia induced behaviors. Watson has presented on this topic nationally and internationally, is licensed in Colorado, and is a member of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. She is co-owner of Consultants in Dementia Therapy, a resource for caregivers, therapists and medical staff, helping people with dementia achieve their highest level of function.

About the library's Health Perspectives Series
This is an ongoing, once-in-an-occasional series of talks, workshops and films that brings together professional expertise in nutrition, exercise and general health for free community programs at the Bud Werner Memorial Library.