Alzheimer’s Association Introduces In-Depth Training for Family Caregivers
-Six Week Course to Offer Education on Caring for an Older Adult-
The Alzheimer’s Association will be offering “The Savvy Caregiver” a six-week program designed to provide clinical level education and training for family caregivers. The series will be held on consecutive Wednesdays beginning April 13, 2011 through May 18, 2011 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at People’s Bank, 837 N. Wisconsin Street in Elkhorn. This workshop is open to family members who are providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia.
The Savvy Caregiver training program is a unique approach to family caregiver education. The central concept is the notion of strategy. Throughout the program caregivers are urged to learn, develop and modify strategies to accomplish the goal for their particular caregiving situation. Participants will come away with increased personal knowledge, skills to assess abilities of a loved one with dementia, confidence to set and alter caregiving goals, strategies to manage activities of daily living, and perspective on the course of Alzheimer’s and other related dementias.
Advance registration is required. The cost to attend is $30, which includes a caregiver manual and CD. To register, please contact Bonnie Beam Stratz at 920-728-4088 or send an email to bonnie.beam@alz.org.
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease and local services visit www.alz.org/sewi or call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.