April 16 at 6pm | Caring, Coping & Community — Learning & Living Well With Dementia Series: Session 1

When: April 16th, 2026 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Where: Ecumen Lakeview Commons
Address: 1200 Lakewood Dr N, Maplewood, MN 55119

Caring, Coping & Community (session 1 of the Learning & Living Well With Dementia event series)*
Explore how progressive dementia impacts individuals, caregivers, and families. Learn about common symptoms, communication challenges, and positive ways to cope.

About the Speaker — Valerie J. Richards, MBA, Alzheimer’s Educator & Family Coach:
Valerie J. Richards, MBA, empowers caregivers and families to live well through dementia, aging, and end-of-life transitions. Learn more about Valerie at familieswithdementia.com

RSVP appreciated as space is limited: christopherlarson@ecumen.org | 612-430-1412

*Learning & Living Well With Dementia is an event series brought to you by Ecumen Lakeview Commons & Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood, presented by Valerie J. Richards, Alzheimer’s Educator & Family Coach.

View all events in this series here: 

• Session 1 (April 16): Caring, Coping & Community  — at Ecumen Lakeview Commons
• Session 2 (May 13): Effective & Encouraging Communication with Dementia — at Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood
• Session 3 (June 11): Positive Approaches to Behaviors Related to Dementia — at Ecumen Lakeview Commons
• Session 4 (July 15): Managing Stress, Making Joy & Finding Meaning — at Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood