This event is part of a combined series. If you register for this event, you will be automatically registered for all of the following events in the series.
Registration for this event will close on March 25, 2025 @ 5:30pm.
There are 24 seats remaining.
Program Description
Event Details
This education series, presented by the Alzheimer's Association of Southeast Missouri, teaches caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia. The following courses are grouped into three individual sessions. Topics include:
- Building Foundations of Caregiving: This course explores the role of caregiver and changes they may experience, building a support team and managing caregiver stress.
- Supporting Independence: This course focuses on helping the person living with dementia take part in daily activities, providing the right amount of support and balancing safety and independence while managing expectations.
- Communicating Effectively: This course teaches how dementia affects communication, including tips for communicating well with family, friends and health care professionals.
- Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors: This course details common behavior changes and how they are a form of communication, non-medical approaches to behaviors and recognizing when additional help is needed.
- Exploring Care and Support Services: This course examines how best to prepare for future care decisions and changes, including respite care, residential care and end-of life care.
Registering for one session will automatically enroll you in all following sessions.
Lydia will be available during and after the presentation to answer your Alzheimer- and dementia-related questions.
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.