The Alzheimer’s Association has issued the following press release:
Alzheimer’s Association Introduces In-Depth Training for Family Caregivers
-Six Week Series to Provide Full Spectrum of Education for Family Caregivers-
The Alzheimer’s Association introduces “The Savvy Caregiver” a new program which will provide clinical level training for family caregivers. This six week series will run from Wednesday, March 18th through Wednesday April 22nd from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Jefferson County Workforce Development Center, 874 Collins Road in Jefferson.
The Savvy Caregiver 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 and caregiving outlook, skills to access 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 related disorders.
The program will be presented by Jennifer Sterling, Regional Services Coordinator, Alzheimer’s Association. The cost for the six week course is $15; registration is required. To register, please contact Jennifer Sterling at 920.728.4088.
The Alzheimer’s Association is a national non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research and to enhance care and support for individuals, their families, and caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Association of Southeastern Wisconsin provides information, education, and support to people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias, their families, and healthcare professionals throughout an 11-county region. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease and chapter services visit www.alz.org/sewi or call the toll-free, 24-hour Helpline at 800-272-3900