Creating Confident Caregivers

 

 
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New Fitness Specials for 2024

Unlimited Fitness Classes for only $25 a month and BOGO Fitness Center Specials

 

 

The COA and Area Agency on Aging are sponsoring a six week Creating Confident Caregiver class on Mondays, March 16 – April 20 at the Lowe Center in Cassopolis. For this spring session, there are two different times choices, a morning time from 10 a.m. till noon or an afternoon time from 1 till 3 p.m.

 

This class offers skills for family members caring for a loved one with dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease. Participants will learn about the progression of the disease, how it impacts their loved one, strategies to manage difficult behaviors and the importance of taking care of themselves.

 

To register, please call Tracy at (269) 982-7731 or email her at tracymanning@areaagencyonaging.org and specify either the morning or afternoon session.

 

This is a free class. Care for your family member is also available free of charge while attending the class. Please ask for details when registering.

 

 

 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

This class offers skills for family members caring for a loved one with dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease. It is a university tested program with proven results and effectiveness. Participants will learn about the progression of the disease, how it impacts their loved one, strategies to manage difficult behaviors and the importance of taking care of themselves. This class meets two hours, once per week, for 6 weeks. Respite care is available to participants free of charge. Up to three members from one family may attend a training together.

 

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Learn about:

  • Dementia and its effects on the brain
  • Caregiver resources
  • Managing behaviors
  • Improving caregiving skills
  • How to handle everyday activities more easily
  • Taking care of yourself to better care for your loved one

 

WHERE

Cass County Council on Aging

Edward Lowe Center

60525 Decatur Road

Cassopolis, MI  49031

 

WHEN

Mondays

March 16 - April 20, 2020

10:00am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-3:00pm

 

TRAINER

Keryl Conkright, R.N.

Savvy Caregiving, Trainer/Instructor

 

TO REGISTER

Call Tracy at (269) 982-7731

or email tracymanning@areaagencyonaging.org

 

COST

FREE! Donations are gratefully accepted

 

 

 

 

 

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