Registration Open for SHARE Network’s September Virtual Workshop: Advance Care Planning
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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: …
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Check out NIA’s Resources for Dementia Caregivers
The National Institute on Aging is committed to supporting research and developing materials to help caregivers of persons with dementia. You can find free online information to help you in your caregiving journey on topics including: Managing behavior changes Tips for everyday care activities Safety Legal and financial issues Caregivers and people with Alzheimer’s can make a …
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What are the Different Types of Long-term Care?
Long-term care covers a group of services that are designed to meet a person’s healthcare needs. These services help people live as independently and safely as possible when they can no longer perform daily activities on their own. These services may be provided at home by family and friends, in a facility like a nursing …
3 Steps For Finding Long-term Alzheimer’s Care
Sometimes you can no longer care for a person with Alzheimer’s disease at home. Choosing a long-term residential facility may seem overwhelming. Here are some steps you can take to make your search easier: Decide what care option might work best for you and your family member. Options include continuing care retirement communities, assisted living facilities, group …
Announcing: “Best Practice Caregiving” – A New Resource for Organizations that Support Family Caregivers
First of its kind: For the first time, healthcare and community service organizations, providers and funders have an easy-to-use, comprehensive resource to learn about and compare many of the top dementia caregiving programs. Best Practice Caregiving provides detailed information about the: focus of each program (e.g., reducing stress, understanding dementia, planning care, skill-building, health and …