Empowered Caregiver Series

Caring for a person with dementia is challenging. This series of no-cost classes for caregivers are designed to provide helpful tools and reduce stress. This is a two-day virtual community offering the following:

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024  8:30 am-12 pm

Building Foundations of Caregiving – This class explores the role of the caregiver and the changes they may experience. Participants will learn how to build a support team and ways to manage caregiver stress.

Communicating Effectively – Learn how dementia affects communication and ways to communicate well with the person living with dementia, as well as family, friends and health care professionals.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2024  8:30 am-12 pm

Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors – Dementia can cause changes in a person’s behavior, including how a person communicates. Learn about the possible reasons for behaviors and ways to address them, including non-medical and medical approaches. You’ll also learn to recognize when additional help is needed.

Supporting Independence – Helping a person living with dementia participate in daily activities is important. Care partners will discover the right amount of support, and how to balance safety and independence while managing expectations.

PRESENTERS:

Julie Praska-Moser, CMC

Joan Danks, ND Program Director

Participants may register for one or both days online at https://alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvfuyhrTMuE9ES7OtBKnGqkY7TCLhmbG8Q#/registration