Learning to avoid situations that increase anxiety and distressed responses on the part of both the person living with AD/ARD and the care partner. Includes demonstrations of tools and techniques useful in daily caregiving.

Discussion of the various techniques for staging, with emphasis on functional staging and the GEMS system. Understanding how the progression (stages) of the various types of dementia produce responses in the person living with AD/ARD.

Part 1 of 2

Discussion of the various techniques for staging, with emphasis on functional staging and the GEMS system. Understanding how the progression (stages) of the various types of dementia produce responses in the person living with AD/ARD.

Part 2 of 2

An evidence based 6 week (2 hours each week) series that provides the non-professional caregiver with the knowledge, skills, tools and strategies to increase confidence and reduce the stress of caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia. This series provides understanding of the progressive nature of the disease while teaching strategies for contented involvement, positivity, focusing on the moment and recognizing joy in each day.

Caregivers need care, too. This workshop will discuss the critical need for caregivers to understand they must have a scheduled plan for their care. Learning the resources that can help as well as the strategies and tools to ask for and accept help.