Finding Hope in the Journey of Dementia, with Dorothy Linthicum

Amy Lynn Ferris Adult Activity Center

Chestertown, Maryland

Tuesday, April 16: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Tea and Conversation

We gratefully offer this conversation in collaboration with Upper Shore Aging.

Join us with Dorothy Linthicum and explore notions of prevention, the basics of a diagnosis, and the hope found in possibilities. Whether you are a family or community member, a caregiver, or a pastoral leader, this topic is universally vulnerable. How can we help one another face the diagnosis of dementia in our families, among friends, or in ourselves?

Brené Brown writes: “Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity.” Let us be reminded of the power of vulnerability, not to be avoided, but embraced, and in embracing taking a first step toward easing our fears.

We will explore how the self is never destroyed despite the severity of a disease or condition, an understanding that comes from many fields, including psychology, neurology, psychiatry, philosophy, and spirituality, among others. Dorothy is co-author, along with Janice Hicks, of Redeeming Dementia: Spirituality, Theology, and Science. Bring all of your questions, whether you are family members seeking to learn more, caretakers exploring practices, or pastoral leaders meeting community members where they are in their journey.

Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/6r7b7ka

Visit our website calendar for more information on three other locations:

Chestertown, Maryland – Tuesday, April 16: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Lunch and Conversation, Emmanuel Church, ($35)

Oxford, Maryland – Wednesday, April 17 : 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Lunch and Conversation, Church of the Holy Trinity ($35)

Annapolis, Maryland – Thursday, April 18: 10:30 a.m. – noon, Tea and Conversation, St. Anne’s Parish House Library ($25)