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Understanding Dementia for CaregiversThese sessions are designed for family members and friends who are new to Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. The Understanding Dementia meetings are conducted in English and Spanish. They offer a safe, comfortable place to learn about dementia and the resources and services that can help families cope with present challenges and plan for the future.
Legal & Financial SeminarsVolunteer elder law attorneys conduct meetings that are designed to acquaint the Alzheimer's family with legal and financial issues associated with planning for long term care.
Medicaid Home Care SeminarsAt these sessions caregivers are guided through the application process for medicaid home care service in New York City for the person with dementia.
Moving Your Relative to a Nursing HomeTopics covered: long-term care options, the steps involved in moving a person with dementia to a nursing home, paying for nursing home care, how to ease the transition for both the person and the caregiver, How to be a successful advocate for a nursing
Monthly Educational MeetingView current featured educational meeting Family Caregiver WorkshopsThese meetings are two-part workshops designed for family members. View our Family Caregiver Workshops in Spanish
50-hour Dementia Care Training for ProfessionalsThese 10-hour Workshops are designed to empower family caregivers of persons with dementia to provide the most appropriate, dignified care while balancing their own needs and well-being.
Support Group Leader TrainingThe NYC Chapter offers Support Group Leader Training Workshops 3 times a year to health care professionals and former caregivers who are interested in leading caregiver or early stage groups.
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