Alzheimer's Education Series: Communicating Effectively/Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors

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Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
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This Alzheimer's Educational Series is co-sponsored by York Public Library and the Alzheimer's Association: Maine Chapter. The series includes four sessions, all to be held at York Public Library.

Sept. 24, 4:45 PM - Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia

Oct. 8, 4:45 PM - Building Foundations of Caregiving/Supporting Independence

Oct. 22, 4:45 PM - Communicating Effectively/Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors

Nov. 5, 4:45 PM - Managing Money/Exploring Care & Support Options

 

This third session in the series, Communicating Effectively/Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors, teaches how dementia affects communication, and includes tips for communicating well with family, friends and health care professionals. Also included is information detailing common behavior changes and how they are a form of communication, non-medical approaches to behaviors and recognizing when additional help is needed. 

 

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Their mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease and all other dementia through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affect3ed; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.  

In Maine, more than 29,600 people are living with Alzheimer’s. 66,000 caregivers dedicate 102 million hours of unpaid care. From Fort Kent to York Beach and every town and city in between, your local Maine Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is here to help.

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