Education

Brief Description:

Behavioral changes in Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can pose concerns for family caregivers. As the disease progresses, behavior often becomes the primary way people with the disease communicate their needs. Learn why people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia experience behavior changes, what those behaviors mean, and how to cope when behaviors are challenging.

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The decision to place a loved one with dementia in a residential care facility can be difficult, confusing, and fraught with understandable emotion. There are many issues to consider. Is there a “right” time for residential care placement? This program is intended to assist and guide caregivers through the process of considering residential care placement for a loved one with dementia and to help caregivers make an informed decision. The importance of planning ahead will also be discussed.

Brief Description:

Behavioral changes in Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can pose concerns for family caregivers. As the disease progresses, behavior often becomes the primary way people with the disease communicate their needs. Learn why people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia experience behavior changes, what those behaviors mean, and how to cope when behaviors are challenging.

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Sarah's Daughters Domestic Violence Awareness is hosting and educational seminar and group session on the warning signs and red flags of an abuser as well as safety tips for exiting an abusive relationship. Information packets will be available as well as a resource guide. Domestic violence advocates, group facilitators as well as survivors will present during the session.

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An occupational therapist and certified driver rehabilitation specialist can play a beneficial role in assessing and enhancing an individual’s fitness to drive. In our upcoming guest speaker webinar, Susie Touchinsky will discuss how dementia impacts driving abilities, offer adaptations that can be made to maintain independence and highlight driver safety and warning signs that indicated it is time to stop driving. Register now with the link below.

Brief Description:

The decision to place a loved one with dementia in a residential care facility can be difficult, confusing, and fraught with understandable emotion. There are many issues to consider. Is there a “right” time for residential care placement? This program is intended to assist and guide caregivers through the process of considering residential care placement for a loved one with dementia and to help caregivers make an informed decision. The importance of planning ahead will also be discussed.