Caregiver Education Series: Caring for People with Dementia
North Shore Senior Center is partnering with the Alzheimer's Association to present bi-monthly educational programs for people who are caring for a loved one with dementia. All programs are virtual and completely free. Registration is required.
Dementia Conversations
This program provides tips for breaking the ice with your family so you can address some of the most common issues that are difficult to discuss: going to the doctor for a diagnosis or medical treatment, deciding when to stop driving, and making legal and financial plans for future care.
Tuesday, March 12
3 - 4 p.m., Virtually
Register here.
Effective Communication Strategies
Explore ways that Alzheimer’s and other dementias affect an individual’s ability to communicate across different stages and get tips to better communicate with people living with the disease.
Tuesday, May 14
3 - 4 p.m., Virtually Register here.
Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances
This program will help caregivers learn about the costs of caregiving and the benefits of early planning, and teach you how to avoid financial abuse and fraud, start a conversation about finances, assess financial and legal needs, and find support.
Tuesday, July 9
3 - 4 p.m., Virtually
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Understanding Dementia-Related Behaviors
Caregivers will learn tips and strategies to respond to some common behaviors, such as agitation and confusion, exhibited by individuals living with dementia.
Tuesday, September 10
3 - 4 p.m., Virtually
Register here.