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Event Details
To register for this series, call Tri-County Office on Aging at 517-887-1465 or email histedc@tcoa.org.
The Dementia Caregiver Series is a three-session series ideal for those caring for a person with dementia or Alzheimer's. It assists with reducing caregiving stress by providing useful tools and information.
In this workshop, you will learn how to:
- Understand basic information about dementia and its impact on brain function
- Communicate more effectively with someone who has dementia
- Recognize stages of dementia
- Provide meaningful activities based on your loved one's interests and abilities
- Better understand and address dementia-related behaviors
- Create a positive caregiving environment
- Learn strategies and benefits of self-care
- Build your network of support