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Positive Approach to Care

October 26, 2026 - June 21, 2027
Hands holding with text saying "Positive Approach to Care"

We are pleased to invite you to an upcoming training session hosted by Spurwink, focused on enhancing memory care skills using Positive Physical Approach™ (PPA) & Hand-under-Hand ®. This workshop helps learners understand how to adapt our interactions when the other person’s brain is changing. This workshop will include explanations of how the brain is changing when someone is living with dementia and what care partners can do to be supportive.

*Registration required*

There will be a cost for registrants outside of Spurwink. Register online here or email teeparegistration@spurwink.org. Email your name, organization, and the date you plan to attend. For those outside of Spurwink, please pay online here at the time of registration.

Upcoming Trainings & Locations

  • Monday, October 26, 2026: 10am-3pm at 6 Ashley Drive, Suite 200, Scarborough
  • Thursday, January 14, 2027: 10am-3pm at 1155 Lisbon Street, Lewiston
  • Wednesday, April 14, 2027: 10am-3pm at 6 Ashley Drive, Suite 200, Scarborough
  • Monday, June 21, 2027: 10am-3pm at 1155 Lisbon Street, Lewiston

Learners will practice the use of Positive Physical Approach™ (PPA) & Hand-under-Hand®, developed by Teepa Snow. Both techniques are based on building relationships and doing with people instead of to people.

Kathy and Karen standing togetherTRAINERS: Kathy Manson & Karen Szalajeski
Kathy and Karen are Positive Approach to Care Certified Independent Trainers with a passion for changing the culture of memory care.

Email teeparegistration@spurwink.org for more information.

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