Date: Thursday, January 19, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Place: Online at https://www.librarieslearn.org/calendar/csl-in-session-dementia-101-for-public-library-staff
Presenter: Amy DelPo, Denver Public Library
More than 6 million people in the United States have dementia. Once you add in 15 million friends, family members, and caregivers, the numbers represent a significant segment of the population served by public libraries. This means that the dementia community is already in your library.
The question is not will you serve this community, but will you serve it well? Your staff encounters people with dementia daily.
- Do they understand the behaviors they encounter?
- Are they welcoming to this vulnerable group?
- Do they feel empowered to provide services and programs that improve quality of life?
This interactive session will help public library staff understand dementia and develop effective communication strategies. It will also provide ideas about programs and services for this growing population of patrons.
No registration is needed. Use the Adobe Connect URL below to join the session.