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Alzheimer’s Care Partners Education Series
Elder Services will host six stand-alone two-hour educational training sessions for family caregivers and others seeking information about Alzheimer’s disease. The sessions will be offered at Elder Services of Berkshire County, 66 Wendell Street, Pittsfield by trainers from the MA Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, and will be held one per month from 3 to 5 p.m. on the following Thursdays:
Topics:
1. March 15, What is Dementia?
- Normal aging vs. dementia
- Related disorders
- How to get a diagnosis
- How to talk to your doctor
2. April 19, Planning for the future
- Legal & financial matters
- Advanced care planning
3. May 17, Communication and Managing Behaviors
- Communication
- Common behaviors associated with Alzheimer’s
- How to prevent wandering & restlessness
4. June 21, How to care for the person at home
- How to structure the day
- How to help with personal care
- Safety issues – wandering, driving
5. July 19, Asking for help
- When is it time to get help
- Local resources
- How to select appropriate care services
6. August 16, Taking care of yourself
- Warning signs of caregiver stress
- Respite
- Coping strategies
To register, call Louisa or Faith at 499-0524 or 1-800-544-5242.
Please note: This education series is not intended for professional caregivers.