Cost: Free
Register today if you are caring for a family member with memory loss and want relevant information as your family members’ needs change. Below are descriptions of each of the four, hour-long programs in the series. You are welcome to attend one, several or all of the one-hour programs in the series.
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Program 1 of 4: Memory Loss 101 – learn the common causes of memory loss, including Alzheimer’s disease; the stages of Alzheimer’s, the importance of a good medical examination, and current research and treatments.
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Program 2 of 4: Understanding & Responding to People with Dementia – focuses on common communication challenges and dementia-related behaviors that caregivers often face. Discussions will be centered on tips and techniques on the best ways to interact with a person with dementia and the possible causes of frustration and aggression and how to effectively respond.
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Program 3 of 4: Building Caregiver Skills to Manage Stress – will help caregivers recognize and minimize signs of stress in their lives and assist in setting realistic expectations of themselves and the person they care for.
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Program 4 of 4: Making Meaningful Memories – focuses on the fact that people with dementia need to feel a sense of purpose in their lives. In this session, we will share creative ideas that are active, passive, functional or just plain fun, giving your loved one with dementia a sense of purpose.
Dates and locations: See the Calendar
