— Workshop by Susan Cuming

Dementia Friendly Laughter Yoga

We are learning so much about how people living with cognitive change interpret and interact with the world around them. As Laughter Yoga Leaders and Teachers, many of us are sharing laughter with local senior residences and homes where they may or may not support those living with dementia.

Would you be surprised to know that many of the people living with dementia or cognitive change experience sensory & visual changes as well? Balance & mobility challenges? Even in normal aging there are certain changes that we should be aware of when laughing with older populations.

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Dementia Friendly Laughter Yoga

We are learning so much about how people living with cognitive change interpret and interact with the world around them. As Laughter Yoga Leaders and Teachers, many of us are sharing laughter with local senior residences and homes where they may or may not support those living with dementia.

Would you be surprised to know that many of the people living with dementia or cognitive change experience sensory & visual changes as well? Balance & mobility challenges? Even in normal aging there are certain changes that we should be aware of when laughing with older populations.

In this online workshop, Susan Cuming (Dementia Educator, Positive Approach to Care Certified Independent Trainer and Laughter Yoga Leader/Teacher/Ambassador) talks about the expected changes in normal aging and dementia and how understanding them can enhance your laughter program. Workbooks and learning links will be forwarded for participants to review prior to the workshop.

Saturday, April 23, 2022 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST

$40 CA

In addition to receiving the DFLY certificate, you will receive the Positive Approach to Care certificate (Normal vs Not Normal Aging) and have the opportunity to receive a second PAC certificate by attending the Positive Physical Approach workshop in June

More details/questions or payment options (E-transfer): cumingsusan@gmail.com or out Canada, register and pay via Eventbrite link Dementia Friendly Laughter Yoga Tickets, Sat, 23 Apr 2022 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

Workshop link, further details and receipt will follow payment.

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Susan Cuming

(Speaker)

Date: 23 April 2022 to 23 April 2022

Venue: Zoom

Location: Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada

Save the Date for a Day Full of Laughter, Joy, and Connection!

Event Highlights:

Community-Building Activities to foster meaningful connections

Experience fun with the lovely and joyful local laughter buddies

Spontaneous Joy with playful, uplifting surprises throughout the day

Stress Relief & Recharging through the healing power of laughter

Susan Cuming

Susan Cuming

Regd. No. - LY-001-SC-21202

Email : cumingsusan@gmail.com

Contact : None

Speaker

Meet Our Event Speaker

After 13 years, Susan Cuming recently retired from the position of Public Education Coordinator for the Alzheimer Society of Haldimand Norfolk. Prior to coming to the Alzheimer Society, Susan was the Program Manager for Senior Support Services Community Services & Programs. Susan has extensive knowledge of working with community health agencies and organizations supporting differant populations. She is a dementia educator, a certified coach of the Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA), U-FIRST trainer, and a Positive Approach to Care Independent trainer of the Teepa Snow dementia method. Susan completed her annual recertifion of her trainer status in early September. Susan co-authored the train the trainer program for the “Aging with an Intellectual Disability” curriculum currently being offered to cross train agencies in the area of aging and intellectual disability. She is also certified in Montessori methods for dementia, Mental Health First Aid and Safe Talk. Her work with seniors over the past 30 years has helped her to better understand the concerns and needs of our aging population and their families. Susan is an active community volunteer, certified Neurolinguistic Program (NLP) practitioner, certified Laughter Yoga Leader/Teacher/Ambassador. Susan also teaches Qigong 24 Therapeutic postures, Pound & Generation Pound. She has recently completed …

Why Attend?

  • Connect with like-minded, positive individuals
  • Experience the proven mental and emotional benefits of group laughter
  • Leave feeling energized, lighter, and more joyful