Alzheimer's Association Online Learning Series: The Empowered Caregiver
Communicating Effectively
Thursday, January 15 @ 12-1pm
As people living with dementia progress in their journey and lose the ability to use words, caregivers can discover new ways to communicate effectively in any stage of the disease. Learn how dementia affects communication, how person-centered approaches can improve communication and much more. Presented by the Alzheimer's Association. Free.As people living with dementia progress in their journey and lose the ability to use words, caregivers can discover new ways to communicate effectively in any stage of the disease. Learn how dementia affects communication, how person-centered approaches can improve communication and much more.
Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior
Thursday, January 22 @ 12-1pm
People living with dementia may exhibit behaviors as a way to communicate their needs and feelings as the disease progresses. Learn how dementia can change a person’s behavior, possible triggers and person-centered care approaches to address behaviors. Free.
Supporting Independence
Thursday, January 29 @ 12-1pm
People living with dementia want to remain independent for as long as possible yet caregivers may not know how to balance safety and independence. Learn how dementia changes a person’s independence and impacts safety, how to provide the right amount of support, and tips to make every activity meaningful to the person living with dementia. Free.