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Dementia Caregiving Series, a three-part online program designed for caregivers of people with dementia, will be held on three straight Tuesdays starting in late October. The sessions will be NOT be held in-person, rather, they will be conducted via Zoom technology, on October 24 and 31, and on November 7.
The sessions will be held at 2:00 EST all three of those days, and they last for about an hour.
“This is an on-line workshop because we found out through COVID that they work really good,” UPCAP Dementia Caregiver Educator Della Juliano told RRN News. “People can be at home with the person they are caring for, and they can be sitting in their pajamas and still take part in the series that we’re about to start. This series is for everyone, whether they are a seasoned dementia caregiver or family, or friend. Or, maybe they just want to know more about dementia because maybe they see the person in church, or maybe at the store. It’s really for anybody who wants to learn more.”
During the three online sessions, participants will learn basic information about dementia and its impact on brain function, how to communicate more effectively with someone who has dementia, recognize stages of dementia, how to provide meaningful daily activities based on the interests and abilities of the person with dementia, how to better understand and address dementia related behaviors, learn strategies and benefits of self-care and how to build a support network.
“Part of being a great caregiver is to know what you’re dealing with,” Juliano said. “Knowing about dementia and how it effects the brain. How it effects behavior. This is a really good way to learn.”
There is no charge for this program, but registration is required. To register, visit www.upcap.org (click on EVENTS) or call 2-1-1 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST) for assistance. Registration ends on October 15. Participants must have a device with internet connection and email address to attend.
Dementia Caregiving Series is offered by Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP). This series is available in part through funding from the Older American’s Act and Michigan Department of Health & Human Services Bureau of Aging, Community Living, and Supports.
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