Events
Compassionate Touch Workshop
Compassionate Touch is a person-centered, non-pharmaceutical approach that combines skilled touch and compassionate presence to enhance the quality of life for people with dementia, or those in later stages of life. This class, designed for caregivers and volunteers, covers the importance of touch, the effects of touch deprivation, and techniques to ease common dementia-related behaviors. By using Compassionate Touch, caregivers can reduce stress for both themselves and those they care for, fostering comfort, safety, and dignity in the caregiving relationship.
Event Date & Time: Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 | 5:30-7:30pm
Location: Main Street Library | 6920 Main Street, Gloucester, Va. 23061
Who Should Attend?
Everyone! Nurses, CNA, social workers, volunteers, recreation &
activity directors, admin, OT & PT, families & Chaplains.
Cost:
Heartfelt Community accepts donations to empower caregivers, support elders aging alone with Compassionate Touch, build volunteer teams, and provide family caregiver respite massage to ease the stress of caregiving.