HEADTalks Series
Join us monthly for engaging conversations with leading experts in dementia care, research, and support.
All HEADTalks are held at Amy's Place on the third Wednesday of the Month.
Suggested Donation: $20 per person
Donations accepted on-site by cash, check, or credit card.
See upcoming info about upcoming talks below!
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360-671-3316 or Director@dementiasupportnw.org
July 15th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Fall Prevention in the Home and Community
Panel - Tammy Bennett, Hilary Walker, Aly Robinson & Alison Laskay
Whatcom County Health Health and Community Services, Stay Home Improvements, The Wandering OT & ...
As we age, there is an increased risk for falling. Our panelist will present comprehensive approaches to fall prevention for older adults. Their presentation will discuss the general risk factors, the role of strength and balance training in maintaining stability, specific environmental factors that may contribute to risk, and community efforts and risk reduction inside and outside the home.
August 19th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Advance Care Planning
Speaker - C. Bree Johnston (MD, MPH)
Director of Palliative Medicine for Skagit Regional Health System & Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington
Hear from Bree Johnston as she will discuss options for advance care planning and end of life decision making for people with dementia and their families. She will share various advance care planning forms and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Dr. Johnston will also discuss the POLST and answer questions about resuscitation and advanced medical therapies. She will address concerns surrounding voluntary stopping of eating and drinking.
Dr. Johnston will welcome questions and discussion from participants.
HEADTalks Coming Up...
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Dementia and Driving Safety
September 16th, 2026
Moving away from Isolation: Resources for Socialization
October 21st, 2026
Reducing Dementia Risks
November 18th, 2026