Positive Approach to Care

We are pleased to invite you to an upcoming no cost training session hosted by Spurwink, in partnership with MaineHealth, 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*

Register online here or email [email protected]. Email your name, organization, and the date you plan to attend.

Upcoming Trainings & Locations

• September 15, 2025: 10am-3pm at  901 Washington Ave, Portland
• October 22, 2025: 10am-3pm at 1155 Lisbon Street, Lewiston
• November 6, 2025: 10am-3pm at  901 Washington Ave, Portland
• January 14, 2026: 10am-3pm at 1155 Lisbon Street, Lewiston
• March 17, 2026: 10am-3pm at  901 Washington Ave, Portland
• April 1, 2026: 10am-3pm at 1155 Lisbon Street, Lewiston
• May 6, 2026: 10am-3pm at  901 Washington Ave, Portland
• June 3, 2026: 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.

TRAINERS: 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 [email protected] for more information.