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WHAT IS THE SAVVY CAREGIVER?
This program is designed to equip family members and others for the caregiving role. Developed by the University of Minnesota, the classes will help you gain:
• A better understanding of the disease
• The skills to assess the abilities of the person with dementia
• The confidence to set and alter caregiving goals
• Strategies to manage the day-to-day care of the person with dementia, including personal care
• The skills to take better care of yourself
• Tips on how to build a positive partnership with healthcare professionals
CLASS INFORMATION
Savvy Caregiver is designed for family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s who continue to live at home (not in a residential care setting).
COST
Classes are offered free of charge through an Alzheimer’s Disease Supportive Service Program (ADSSP) grant from the Administration for Community Living.
WHEN
Six consecutive sessions:
Thursday, March 10, 2016
March 17, 2016
March 24, 2016
March 31, 2016
April 7, 2016
April 14, 2016
*Call for class times*
WHERE
Center for Life and Learning at Fourth Presbyterian Church
126 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago IL
MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER
Call Trinette Caldwell at 847.933.2413. Registration is limited to 12 participants, so please call soon.
CAN’T ATTEND THIS PROGRAM?
See our calendar for upcoming programs near you.
http://www.optimumseniorcare.com/services/alzheimerscare.php