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Caregiving Through the Holidays While the holidays are a joyous time for many families, the holiday season brings added stress and demand for many caregivers. Join the Alzheimer’s Association for this program to discuss strategies to seek better communication and connection with your loved ones, and suggestions to make the holidays more manageable and enjoyable for yourself. |
Wednesday, December 16 2-3 p.m. |
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Caregiver Resource and Wellness Series Week 1: 10 Ways to Love Your Brain Growing evidence indicates that people can reduce their risk of cognitive decline by adopting key lifestyle habits. Start the New Year off with this fun and interactive program to learn how your lifestyle can help you achieve maximum benefits for the brain and body. |
Thursday, January 7 2-3 p.m. |
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Caregiver Resource and Wellness Series Week 2: Is it Alzheimer’s or Just Signs of Aging? Holiday visits can turn into alarming wake-up calls for many people when their parents are in their senior years. It may be hard to know the difference between age-related changes and the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Join us to learn about the warning signs of dementia diseases, and the steps to take when you are concerned about your loved one. |
Thursday, January 14 2-3 p.m. |
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Caregiver Resource and Wellness Series Week 3: Legal and Financial Planning for Individuals with Dementia Financial and legal planning can be overwhelming and complicated when helping to navigate the future for someone with dementia. Please join the Alzheimer’s Association, Patrick W. Lyons, CLTC, Insurance and Financial Advisor, and Julie J. Falter, Esq., MA.Ed. to learn the importance of planning, and the steps needed to put legal and financial matters in place. |
Thursday, January 21 2-3 p.m. |
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Caregiver Resource and Wellness Series Week 4: Managing Caregiver Stress and Burnout Alzheimer’s caregivers frequently report experiencing high levels of stress. It can be overwhelming to take care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, but too much stress can be harmful to both of you. Karen Elliott, Clinical Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter, will join this program to provide practical suggestions on managing caregiver stress and reducing burnout, and discuss resources available for caregivers. |
Thursday, January 28 2-3 p.m. |
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Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways for people with dementia to communicate their needs and feelings as the ability to use language is lost. However, some behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage. Join us to learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. |
Tuesday, January 12 2:30-3:30 p.m. |
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Effective Communication Strategies Communication is more than just talking and listening – it’s also sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language. Join the Alzheimer’s Association to explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease |
Wednesday, January 20 10-11 a.m. |
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Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alzheimer’s is not normal aging. It’s a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Join the Alzheimer’s Association to learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, disease stages and risk factors, and current research and treatments available to address some symptoms. |
Monday, January 25 1:00-2:00 p.m. |
If you would like to request an Alzheimer’s Association Educator to present at your group or organization’s next meeting, please reach out to me by email or phone:
234.284.2754
Best wishes to you all for good health and wellness.
Thank you,
Samantha Sathre
