UT Health San Antonio's School of Nursing is rolling out the red carpet for dementia caregivers with a free workshop this Saturday. It's dubbed "The 36-Hour Day Workshop," named after a best-selling guide that's been a lifesaver for those in the trenches of dementia care. According to FOX San Antonio, the session runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the campus's Nancy Smith Auditorium. This isn't any ordinary seminar; attendees get to soak in wisdom from acclaimed experts literally wrote the book on the subject.

The workshop's headline act, Peter Rabins, MD, MPH, isn't just a co-author of “The 36-Hour Day.” He's a heavy hitter in the geriatric psychiatry field and will be bringing his decades of experience from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine to an audience hungry for insights. In a statement obtained by FOX San Antonio, the workshop will provide 4.5 CEUs for nurses and social workers, but it comes with an a caveat: there's a $10 fee for those needing the educational credits.

It's not just Rabins gracing the stage. Deborah James, MSN, RN, and a clinical assistant professor with UT Health San Antonio, will focus on "Nurturing Connects: Effective Communication for Dementia Caregivers," while Dr. Kelly Cowan, a neuropsychiatrist, is set to unpack the intricacies of "Understanding Dementia and Brain Change." On a unique note, public speaker Jim Kenton plans to highlight "Reminiscence Programs: Reviving Connections with Reminiscence & Music in Dementia Care," as Eventbrite's workshop overview claims, aiming to strike a chord with attendees.

But let's not forget the pragmatic side of things. For those in need of a breather, onsite respite care is provided, ensuring a worry-free seminar experience for participants. Remember, space is as limited as a New York studio apartment. So, throw your hat in the ring and sign up pronto. Meal tickets are also part of the deal; just make sure you register ahead of the event, lest you miss out on a complimentary bite. More information on the nuts and bolts of registration and attendance can be snatched from Eventbrite's official event listing.