“Something is always changing.” This presentation will feature Joanna (living with Alzheimer’s) and Lynn (living with Fronto-Temporal Dementia) who will speak candidly about the daily challenges they face. In Part 1 we will focus on Joanna’s and Lynn’s straightforward, poignant, and often humorous descriptions of how they adapt to living with a changing brain. In...
Whether you’re a Caregiver College graduate or are new to caregiving, we invite you to join us as we review and discuss the many resources provided in MemoryCare’s Caregiver College sessions. We’ll highlight the usefulness of these resources and how they can be applied to unique caregiving challenges.
"Assistive Technology: Easing your Caregiver Journey" a discussion led by Emily Danciu Grosso, SimplyHome Sales and Marketing Director. When a family is impacted by dementia, priorities change for end of life care, not only for that individual but for caregivers and loved ones as well. With the desire to preserve dignity and age in place...
A discussion of the book "The Problem of Alzheimer's" with author, Dr. Jason Karlawish
Caregiver College (Module 1) What is Dementia A series of six lectures (July 7 - August 11, Thursdays from 2-5 pm) will be provided as a live-broadcast for online attendance only. Sessions are for caregivers of persons with memory disorder and are designed to improve caregiver understanding of different aspects of dementia care. The course...
Caregiver College (Module 2) Transitioning from Independence to Interdependence A series of six lectures (July 7 - August 11, Thursdays from 2-5 pm) will be provided as a live-broadcast for online attendance only. Sessions are for caregivers of persons with memory disorder and are designed to improve caregiver understanding of different aspects of dementia care....
Caregiver College (Module 3) Functional and Behavioral Changes of Dementia A series of six lectures (July 7 - August 11, Thursdays from 2-5 pm) will be provided as a live-broadcast for online attendance only. Sessions are for caregivers of persons with memory disorder and are designed to improve caregiver understanding of different aspects of dementia...
Caregiver College (Module 4) Dementia Treatment Options and Risk Reduction A series of six lectures (July 7 - August 11, Thursdays from 2-5 pm) will be provided as a live-broadcast for online attendance only. Sessions are for caregivers of persons with memory disorder and are designed to improve caregiver understanding of different aspects of dementia...
Caregiver College (Module 6) Dementia and Legal Planning Issues NOTE: The order of modules 5 and 6 have been switched for this session. A series of six lectures (July 7 - August 11, Thursdays from 2-5 pm) will be provided as a live-broadcast for online attendance only. Sessions are for caregivers of persons with memory...
MemoryCare is partnering with ABIPA and the Shiloh Community Association to pilot a Foot Care Clinic for older adults in the community with educational materials about healthy aging, caregiving and more. Services are available to all with a focus on older adults. Foot care will be provided by board certified geriatrician Dr. David Johnson. There...
