event Details
October 2025 – September 2026
Zoom – 12:00 PM
Self Care Day – 5:00 pm – 8:00 PM
Fee:
Informational Zoom Meetings (5) ~ Free
Support and Share Zoom Meetings (3) ~ Free
Self Care Day at Soulful Prairies (2) ~ $35
Zooms: The more the merrier!
Self Care Day - Max participants: 12
Support, sharing, and growing through dementia education
Many of us have been touched by the effects of dementia. Layers Of Dementia was created to offer the opportunity for people to come together and share their experiences, support one another, and learn.
- Are you curious about the current developments around dementia and brain health?
- Are you struggling with life balance as you care for a loved one?
- Are you feeling overwhelmed as you navigate the complex system of support services needed as the dementia progresses?
- Does the idea of connecting and finding support within a community that shares similar experiences resonate with you?
We are offering five Informational Zoom meetings with guest speakers, three Support and Share Zoom meetings to create connections, and two in person gatherings at Soulful Prairies. Come to all or any of the offerings that resonate with you.
The Layers of Dementia group will be on the first Thursday of the following months, via Zoom at 12:00PM CST for 45 minutes, unless otherwise noted.
CLICK THROUGH HERE to join the Zoom session.
February 5th – Half Day at Soulful Prairies ~ 5:00PM – 8:00PM
- Focus to be determined by the needs of the group
March 5th – Informational Zoom
- Topic TBD
April 2nd – Support and Share Zoom
May 7th – Informational Zoom
- Topic TBD
June 4th – Half Day at Soulful Prairies
- Time TBD
- Focus to be determined by the needs of the group
August 6th – Informational Zoom
September 3rd – Support and Share Zoom
Facilitators
Linda Bruce
Linda owns and runs Soulful Prairies. As an Equine Gestalt Practitioner, her passion is bringing humans and horses together to create an environment of self-discovery. When she is not seeing clients, she offers other healing services to the visitors at Soulful Prairies.
Kathy Millin
Kathy is a retired adult education teacher and executive director of a local social services nonprofit. She currently is an elected member of the Palatine Township Mental Health Board as well as a supporter for the Alzheimer's Association. Kathy is daughter and Power of Attorney for her 92 year old mother with dementia.
Vickie Wessels-Murphy
Vickie is a retired human resources, professional, who currently works with several nonprofit organizations in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. She is a caregiver for her mom who is affected by dementia and feels passionately about helping find a cure for Alzheimer's.
Informational Videos
Understanding person to person genetic differences in Alzheimer's disease
Soulful Prairies Cancellation Policy
Given that our events typically involve small groups and each reservation holds a limited spot, we are unable to offer refunds. However, if you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your registration to a friend.