(There is no cost to attend; donations are appreciated)
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. welcomes you to attend this educational series for caregivers of persons with dementia. This education is not for persons with dementia.
Understanding dementia
• Basic information on dementia and impact on individuals, caregivers, families, community
• Overview of progression of disease and approaches for meeting the challenges
Understanding Communication
• Information on how communication is affected by the disease
• Exploration on effective ways of facilitating communication & providing support to persons with dementia
Understanding behaviour
• Education on how to understand behaviour as a form of communication
• Exploration of strategies for determining what person with dementia might be trying to communicate, decreasing occurrence of disturbing behaviours, responding in supportive ways
Planning for the future
• Information about early planning and a review of strategies for ensuring person with dementia’s wishes are honoured
Self-care for caregivers
• Participants will gain a better understanding of how certain messages, demands or beliefs can contribute to stress and burnout
Date: Thursday, 17 November 2011
Time: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Keremeos Health Unit – Multi-purpose room
700 3rd Street
You must pre-register (no drop-ins)
To register call toll-free 1-888-318-1122 or e-mail lmyres@alzheimerbc.org
(Please bring a bag lunch!)