Caring for a loved one with dementia is a role that can be very demanding - physically, emotionally, and financially - but you don't have to go it alone. Our Family Education programs provide a wealth of information and support to help you do a better job.
Best Friends Approach™ to Alzheimer's Care
- for family and friends who are helping a loved one with dementia
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This workshop uses the metaphor of "friendship" to enhance our relationship with a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. Join other families to explore the day-to-day experience of caregiving and learn practical strategies for making things easier on you and your loved one. |
Topics for this 5-hour workshop include:
- Overview of dementia
- Understanding the person behind the behavior
- Improving communication
- Enjoying shared activities
- Finding and using community resources
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Conversation Series about Memory Loss and Dementia
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These programs are designed for families and friends of memory-impaired adults and feature local experts, with time for questions and audience participation. All sessions are open to the public and offered free of charge. Newcomers may join at any time. |
Auburn |
Time: 3:00 - 4:30 pm on the second Wednesday of the month
Place: Clover Health Care, Common Meeting Room, 440 Minot Avenue, Auburn
Facilitator: Bonnie Iwans, LS, 784-3574 |
| February 11 |
Coping Skills for Caregivers |
| March 11 |
The Conversation continues... open forum for sharing |
| April 8 |
Feelings Associated with Death and Dying |
| May 13 |
The Conversation continues... open forum for sharing |
| June 10 |
Life Stories and Activities for You and Your Loved One |
| July 8 |
Medical Issues Concerning Memory Loss and Dementia |
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South
Portland |
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm on the second Monday of the month
Place: First Congregational Church on Meeting House Hill
Facilitators: Lori Axelson, MSW, and Kathy Pears, Alzheimer's Association |
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| February 9 |
Stages of the Disease and What to Expect |
| March 9 |
Difficult Conversations within Families: How to Get Started and Stay Productive |
| April 13 |
A Conversation about Dementia and Treatments with Dr. John Campbell, Geriatric Neuropsychiatist, Maine Medical Center. Bring Your Questions! |
| May 11 |
Finding and Using Community Resources |
| June 8 |
Can Memory Loss Be Prevented? What we know now. |
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| Yarmouth |
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm on the last Monday of the month.
Place: St. Bartholomew's Church at 396 Gilman Road
Facilitators: Darlene Field |
| January 26 |
Avoiding the Screaming Meemies Through the Long Winter |
| February 23 |
Developing the "Knack": The Art of Doing Difficult Things with Ease. How do you answer the repetitive questions? How do you roll with the flow when the person is out the door? |
| March 30 |
Family Dynamics and Alzheimer's Disease: How Do We All Get On the Same Page? |
| April 27 |
Dementia & Treatments: An Evening with Dr. John Campbell, Geriatric Neuropsychiatrist, Maine Medical Center. Bring your questions! |
| May 18 |
The Conversation Continues... |
| June 29 |
Can Memory Loss Be Prevented? What we know now. |
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Understanding Dementia: A Workshop for Families and Friends
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When you are caring for someone with dementia, how do you...
- accomplish personal care?
- make sure bills are paid?
- provide for safety?
- communicate?
- cope with anger?
- find help?
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| These are just a few of the issues Alzheimer's caregivers face every day. This workshop will teach you practical strategies for providing care while making it easier on your loved one (and you!). Get answers to all of your questions. |
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David Currier
Manager, Education & Training
Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter
- Time and Place to be announced
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Cost: No cost, but advance registration is required.
(Professional caregivers may attend as space permits)
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