THE SAVVY CAREGIVER - EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
A free six-session educational training for active family caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia-related diseases
Caring for a person living with Alzheimer’s or related dementia is specialized work. To do this successfully, caregivers need special skills, knowledge, good self-care, and a positive attitude. This six-session course provides caregivers with the skills and knowledge they need to provide the highest level of care for loved ones, as well as for themselves.
The Savvy Caregiver program covers:
- The pathology of dementia diseases
- Strategies for caregiver self-care
- Dementia stages
- Developing contented involvement for someone with dementia
- How to recognize options to optimize decision making
- Making the most of family resources
Upcoming Sessions:
Brewster Ladies Library Thursday, March 7- April 11; 10 am – 11:30 am
Falmouth Senior Center Friday, March 8 - April 12; 1-pm - 2:30 pm
Mill Hill Residences, Yarmouth Monday, March 11- April 15; 10 am - 1:30 am
Wellfleet Council on Aging *Monday, April 22 -29; May 6, 13, 20; Last Class Wednesday,
May 29;10 am – 11:30 am (*No Class Memorial Day)
Harwich Council on Aging Tuesday, April 23 - May 28; 10 am – 11:30 am
Sandwich Council on Aging Thursday, April 25 – May 30; 1pm – 2:30 pm
Truro Council on Aging *Monday, August 19 – *Monday, September 30; 10 am – 12 pm
(*No Class Labor Day)
Bourne Council on Aging *Thursday, August 22 – October 6; 1 pm– 3 pm
(*No Class Thursday, August 29)
*Classes run at each location for six consecutive weeks unless otherwise noted
Free respite care available during class hours!
For More Information or To Register:
Judi Devaney
(508) 896-5170
info@capecodalz.org
alzheimerscapecod.org
3/4/19
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