Location: Hybrid! In-person or via zoom
Date: Monday 07/10/23
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Date: Monday 07/24/23
Date: Monday 07/31/23
Date: Monday 08/07/23
Date: Monday 08/14/23
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Alzheimer's & Dementia Family Care Partner Training
RSVP:
Registration is Required!
Please register at 817-877-1199 or at caregiver@jameslwest.org
Six session educational program - Meeting either online or in-person!
Meets every Monday starting July 10th through August 14th, 2023
from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CST
You Are Not Alone!
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia can be difficult. Care partners are invited to attend this six-session program at no cost. Learn the best techniques and interventions for dementia care in a healthy manner with reduced stress.
The six sessions cover in detail:
What to Expect as the disease progresses
Communication Pt. 1 - Best ways to communicate with loved ones
Communication Pt. 2 - Understand how persons with dementia communicate
Daily Living & Home Safety - Seeing the work through their eyes
Reducing Stress & Coping Skills - Taking care of the caregiver
Planning for the Future - Preparing for next steps and getting help
Care partners who completed the training have reported increased confidence in their caregiver abilities and felt reassured that their loved one is getting proper care