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Learning About Dementia
"Recently Chris Damon, Community Caregivers' Program Director, was contacted by an individual expressing concern about a friend who had received a diagnosis of dementia and appeared to be declining rapidly. The caller indicated that she and others were experiencing difficulty when interacting with this friend in social situations and asked if there were any programs that could help them understand the disorder. Chris contacted the Alzheimer's Association and arranged for an information session on 'Improving Communication with a Person With Dementia,' which many of the concerned friends attended."
"We shared tips from the session with mutual acquaintances and feel we have all gained a better understanding of dementia and what our friend is experiencing. I would recommend that anyone with a loved one who suffers from dementia participate in this program. I can't thank Chris enough for her assistance." - A grateful session participant |
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Community Caregivers seeking new Program Director
Upcoming Programs
Caregiver Information Series from Alzheimer's Association and Community Caregivers
(March 1 session: Use of validation and therapeutic fibbing with dementia patients)
Ongoing Offerings
See calendar of Alzheimer's Association education programs
Learn about FCA’s webinars for family caregivers and caregiver professionals
Breast Cancer Education and Support programs available
Workshops Later in 2012
Save the date in April for annual "Tools for Caregivers" event
In the next few months, Community Caregivers plans to offer some sessions on keeping elderly and disabled individuals safely and independently in their homes through fall prevention and home modification.
As soon as the upcoming sessions are scheduled, you’ll be able to learn more about them on this page. In the meantime, you may be interested in attending our Memory Loss Support Group for those who care for loved ones affected by dementia-related conditions.
If there are specific caregiving topics you’d like us to address in future educational workshops, please let us know by sending an email to our office or by calling (518) 456-2898. We’d like to hear your suggestions.
Note that respite volunteers may be available for workshops and for the support group meetings, but service must be requested 10 days in advance.
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