Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia can be a very overwhelming experience. Often, caregivers neglect their own well-being because they devote so much time to the responsibilities of day-to-day caregiving.
Behavioral changes in Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can pose concerns for family caregivers. As the disease progresses, behavior often becomes the primary way people with the disease communicate their needs.
Memory loss that disrupts everyday life is not a normal part of aging. This program differs from “Understanding Dementia” as it explores the differences between normal age-related memory changes and abnormal changes that are associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, including some of the common warning signs.\
Presented by Alison Tverdov, Psy.D., ABPP-CN Owner, NeuroCog Solutions Neuropsychologists play an important role in diagnosing dementia and in developing dementia treatment plans. A neuropsychological evaluation provides information about how the brain works and helps determine why someone is experiencing [View More]
Sponsored By: This program is designed to help caregivers identify and implement activities that match the abilities and preferences of a person with dementia. Caregivers will learn how Alzheimer’s disease affects the person’s ability to complete tasks and obtain strategies [View More]
Sponsored By: This program is designed to provide caregivers a comprehensive overview of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Caregivers of individuals with dementia will learn about the various stages of Alzheimer’s disease, the process of getting a diagnosis, [View More]
As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, people with the disease lose their ability to use words to communicate. Join us to learn how to improve communication at each stage of the disease, including how to recognize behavior as a form of communication.
The decision to place a loved one with dementia in a residential care facility can be difficult, confusing, and fraught with understandable emotion. There are many issues to consider.
Presented by Litsa Williams, MA, LCSW-C Grief Therapist and Co-Founder, “What’s Your Grief” Caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease experience many feelings of loss and grief. These feelings may occur throughout the progression of the disease and long before [View More]
Join Alzheimer’s New Jersey for an in-person program at our office in Roseland, NJ! A light lunch will be served following the presentation.
