Learn from the comfort of your home in March – Dementia
NEW TOPICS:
Legal and Financial Considerations in Dementia:
Three Things You Can Do Today
Paying for Alzheimer’s Care: What Resources are Available
Managing Agitated Behavior in Dementia
1 Educational Program by Phone
Legal and Financial Considerations in Dementia: Three Things You Can Do Today
Tuesday, March 14
noon to 1 p.m.
Megan Wood, JD
Prairie State Legal Services
A few simple legal and financial preparations will protect you and your family when Alzheimer’s or another dementia has been diagnosed – if you act in time. Join us as we hear from an eldercare attorney about the specific steps you can take on your own, or with a lawyer, to give you some peace of mind about the future.
2 Webinars: Live Interactive Programs Conducted Through The Internet
Paying for Alzheimer’s Care: What Resources are Available
Wednesday, March 8
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
OR
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease is a huge financial burden. This webinar will introduce you to resources for which you may be eligible. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions of an expert in the field of dementia care.
Managing Agitated Behavior in Dementia
Tuesday, March 28
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
OR
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
When a person with dementia experiences agitation, the resultant behaviors can be very difficult to manage. Geriatric psychiatrist Dr. Stephanie van Ulft will discuss pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches, and how to determine the best option depending upon the situation.
