Illinois Cognitive Resources Network

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Registration Open for DFSS Savvy Caregiver Six-Week Training Program

Spring is here and the Department of Family and Support Services – Senior Services Division invites you to join our Savvy CaregiverTM training program for family and friends who care for persons with Alzheimer’s and other related dementias. This program is six-weeks, meeting 2 hours per week online and supports caregivers by helping them to:

• Develop strategies and skills for your caregiving situation

• Find ways to reduce the effects of stress through planning and self-care

• Manage daily life and behaviors

• Effectively communicate with a person with dementia

Attached is our spring/summer 2022 calendar of series offerings and we would appreciate your support in sharing with your network of clients, colleagues, family members and friends.

If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Danielle Riley at 312-743-1475 email Danielle.Riley@cityofchicago.org or Khalilah Feagins at 312-746-8854 email khalilah.feagins@cityofchicago.org

Published by Chrishun Brown

Communications Manager for the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center

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