The holidays are often filled with sharing, laughter, and memories, but they can also bring stress, disappointment, or sadness. Caregivers may feel overwhelmed by maintaining traditions while providing care for their loved one with dementia. This program will provide tips for making the holidays enjoyable for all. Find out about managing stress and avoid burnout, … Continued
3/6: Parts 1 & 3: Building Foundations of Caregiving & Exploring Care & Support Services This education series teaches caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia. Topics include tips for understanding key aspects of caregiving, supporting independence, communicating effectively, responding to dementia-related behaviors and exploring care and support services.
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.
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. Location: Lakeside Library 12428 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040
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.
Alzheimer's and other dementias cause memory, thinking and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. Join us to learn how to recognize common signs of the disease; how to approach someone about memory concerns; the importance of early detection and benefits of a diagnosis; possible tests and assessments for the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer's Association … Continued
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.
Learn about new advancements in Alzheimer's treatments. This program will provide an overview of how disease modifying treatements slow disease progression, who are the intended candidates to receive the treatments, availability, and more.
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. Location: Lakeside Library 12428 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040
For centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, … Continued
When someone is showing signs of dementia, it’s time to talk. Often, conversations with family about changing behaviors can be challenging and uncomfortable. This program provides tips for breaking the ice with your family so you can address some of the most common issues that are difficult to discuss: going to the doctor for a … Continued
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