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Elder Services presents:

Alzheimer’s Care Partners Education Series

Elder Services will be hosting six, stand-alone, two-hour education

training sessions for family caregivers and others seeking information

about Alzheimer’s disease. at Elder Services, 66 Wendell Avenue,

Pittsfield. Trainers from the MA Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association

will present trainings on the dates below:

All sessions are 2:30-4:30 p.m. and there is no charge.

4. May 14 • How to Plan for the Future

• Legal & financial matters

• Advanced care planning

5. May 21 • Asking for Help

• When is it time to ask for help?

• Local resources

• How to select appropriate care services

6. May 28 • Taking Care of Yourself

• Warning signs of caregiver stress

• Respite

• Coping strategies

To register, please call Louisa or Faith at 499-0524

or 1-800-544-5242

This program is funded in part by Elder Services of Berkshire County.

Please note: This education series is not intended for professional caregivers.