We offer several educational programs for families and individuals facing Alzheimer’s, as well as community members. For most of these programs described below, we ask for a $5 donation.  No one will be refused based on inability to pay.

2008 In-office Caregiver Education Series

Join us in our office for our classes, matinees and workshops designed to provide you with useful information and helpful tools for managing the challenges of dementia.

Please call (716) 626-0600 or (800) 272-3900 to reserve your space at least two days prior to the event.

Our office is located at: 2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite 6 (at Harris Hill – 1 mile from Transit) Williamsville, NY 14221
Click Here for a map to our office in Williamsville (Look for the RED STAR)

**Volunteers may be available to provide respite care in our office during these programs. Please call at least one week in advance to arrange for respite services.

Click Here to see our Power Your Memory Class schedule

Wednesday, July 9          6:30 - 8:00pm
Support Group Dynamics - Through video, lecture, discussion, you are invited to come and learn about the role of the support group for the caregiver, the family and even the person with the disease.  If you are undecided about whether or not a support group is for you, this session will help you know what to expect and help you decide on a group.

Friday, July 18          12:00 - 1:30pm
Caregiver Matinee - Complaints of a Dutiful Daughter - This popular video chronicles the various stages of a mother's Alzheimer's disease and the evolution of a daughter's response to this illness.  Humor and acceptance are the ultimate elements most important to her journey.

Wednesday, July 23          12:00 - 1:30pm
Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia - This program provides an in-depth look at dementia and Alzheimer's disease, including the symptoms, diagnostic process, and the stages.  Tips are also provided for care partners.

Wednesday, August 6          6:30 - 8:00pm
Enhancing Communication in Dementia Care - Provides practical techniques for communicating with the person who has dementia.  Verbal and non-verbal communication skills will be discussed, along with the decreased communication abilities that are both part of the aging and disease process.

Friday, August 15          12:00 - 1:30pm
Caregiver Matinee: The Family Guide to Alzheimer's Disease: Daily Life - Cone and watch this DVD to learn more about the altered world of the person with memory loss, effective strategies for making the home environment safe, and how to create a daily routine that works for you and your loved one.

Wednesday, August 27          6:30 - 8:00pm
Managing Challenging Behaviors - This program takes an in-depth look at techniques and providing step-by-step instruction by coaching caregivers through challenging behaviors.  Attendees will learn the triggers for potential behavior challenges and how to solve them.

Wednesday, September 10          6:30 - 8:00pm
Keeping Busy: Activities for People With Dementia - Provides instruction for creating easy, engaging activities for people with dementia.  Caregivers will learn techniques for adapting interests and hobbies to create activities that can create positive outcomes for the person with dementia.

Friday, September 19          12:00 - 1:30pm
Caregiver Matinee: How to Communicate With Someone With Alzheimer's - This video teaches communication techniques that can bring a higher quality of life both to the person with Alzheimer's and to the caregiver.  Topics include repetitive questions, doing chores, aggressive behavior, answering difficult questions and the use of language and other forms of communication.

Wednesday, September 24          12:00 - 1:30pm
Understanding the Role of Spirituality - This program gives the caregiver a better understanding of the critical role that spirituality can play for the person with dementia.  Also discussed are ways to use spirituality to engage the person and provide comfort and connection for the person.  This is a great program for those in a religious role with people that have dementia.

Wednesday, October 8          6:30 - 8:00pm
Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia and Developmental Disabilities - Alzheimer's disease has long been connected to the aged in society.  There is however, alarming new research connecting Alzheimer's disease and those with developmental disabilities, particularly Down Syndrome.  This program defines Alzheimer's disease, dementia and its symptoms, discusses the connection to Down Syndrome as well as how these symptoms affect a persons functional ability.  This program will describe some ways we can help to improve the quality of life for the person being cared for.

Friday, October 10          12:00 - 2:00pm
Caregiver Matinee: Away From Her (New Release)- Married for almost 50 years, Grant and Fiona appear to have an unwavering commitment to each other.  This serenity is broken by Fiona's increasingly evident memory loss.  For a while, the couple is able to casually dismiss these unwelcome changes.  But when neither Fiona nor her husband can deny any longer that she is being consumed by her disease, the couple is forced to redefine the limits of their love and loyalty and face the complex, inevitable transition from lovers to strangers.  Starring Olympia Dukakis, Julie Christie and Gordon Pinsent.  Please allow 2 hours so there is time for discussion afterwards.

Wednesday, October 22          6:30 - 8:00pm
Medication Management in Dementia Care - This program will look at the most common medication interventions used in managing dementia as well as looking at medications to be cautious with.

Wednesday, November 5          6:30 - 8:00pm
For the Person With Dementia: What You Should Know - This program focuses on the basics of dementia and provides helpful information for those in the early stage of dementia and their family.  Topics covered are: diagnosis and treatment, planning for the future and community resources.

Friday, November 14          12:00 - 1:30pm
Caregiver Matinee: The Forgetting: A Portrait of Alzheimer's - Takes a dramatic, compassionate, all-encompassing look at Alzheimer's and helps the viewer understand and cope with its impact.  The Forgetting offers insight and context, help and hope.  This documentary weaves together the intense real-world experiences of Alzheimer's patients and caregivers, the history and biology of Alzheimer's and the ongoing struggle to end this disease.

Friday, November 21          12:00 - 1:30pm
Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia - This program provides an in-depth look at dementia and Alzheimer's disease, including the symptoms, diagnostic process, and the stages.  Also provided are tips for care partners.

Wednesday, December 3          6:30 - 8:00pm
Managing the Holiday Season - Enhancing the Quality of the Holidays - Provides practical techniques for communicating with the person who has dementia.  Verbal and non-verbal communication skills will be discussed, along with the decreased communication abilities that are part of both the aging and disease process.

Friday, December 19          12:00 - 1:30pm
Caregiver Matinee: The Family Guide to Alzheimer's Disease: Understanding Alzheimer's - Come and watch this DVD to learn about the nature of Alzheimer's, its causes and the stages of the disease.  You will also learn some of the typical symptoms, how to obtain a diagnosis and current treatments.  Finally, you'll learn how the disease affects our loved ones and alters the reality in which they live.

Call (716)626-0600 or (800)272-3900 to register for any of the classes above or if you have any questions.

Call (716)626-0600 or (800)272-3900 for more information and to register for any of the classes listed above.

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