Activities at Home: Effectively Engaging an Individual with Dementia
This program is designed to help caregivers identify and implement activities that match the abilities and preferences of a person with dementia.
Understanding Dementia: An Overview for Caregivers
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, strategies for caring for someone with dementia, and much more.
Coping with Caregiver Stress
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.
Celebrating the Holidays When Your Loved One Has Alzheimer’s Disease
The holiday season is almost upon us. While individuals living with dementia and their caregivers may find the holiday season challenging, even overwhelming, it is still possible to find meaningful ways to celebrate.
Understanding Memory Loss
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.
Residential Care Options
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.
Communication Tips and Techniques
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. Topics will include how to identify verbal and non-verbal messages to connect with the person living with Alzheimer’s disease.
Managing Behavior Changes in Alzheimer’s Disease
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.
Understanding Dementia: An Overview for Caregivers
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, strategies for caring for someone with dementia, and much more.
Dementia and Driving
An occupational therapist and certified driver rehabilitation specialist can play a beneficial role in assessing and enhancing an individual’s fitness to drive. These professionals are uniquely equipped to evaluate physical, cognitive, and visual abilities, providing personalized recommendations for safe driving.