Learn from the comfort of your home in April -Alzheimer’s disease
2 NEW TOPICS:
Supporting Couples Living with Dementia: How Spouses’ Roles Change
“How You Say It” – Making Matters Worse (or Better) by How We Communicate
1 Educational Program by Phone
Supporting Couples Living with Dementia: How Spouses’ Roles Change
Tuesday, April 11
noon to 1 p.m.
Kathy Rhoads, MSW, Owner
Circle of Friends Adult Day Center, Champaign, IL
The spouse of a person with dementia must struggle with many changes, including taking on new responsibilities within the relationship and adjusting to the new role of caregiver. If we wish to assist couples on this journey, we need to better understand the impact of these shifting dynamics.
1 Webinar: Live Interactive Program Conducted Through The Internet
“How You Say It” – Making Matters Worse (or Better) by How We Communicate
Tuesday, April 4
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
OR
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias cause changes in the person’s ability to communicate. Understanding these challenges and adjusting our communication patterns can make all the difference in the world. Learn some simple rules of thumb to communicate more effectively, both verbally and nonverbally.
