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Family Education
Caring for a person with dementia may mean you have to learn how to communicate all
over again. Learning new skills can help you face the daily realities
of living with and caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease or another
dementia- and it
may help you better understand your own feelings.
We
currently
offer two programs to
help families: Living with Alzheimer's Disease (LWAD) Information Workshop Click
here to open a printable version of our Living with Alzheimer's Disease fact sheet
The
workshop
sessions bring together specialists providing practical information
that will be helpful to people living with dementia; and to the family and friends who support them. This
intensive,
"how-to course" addresses many relevant topics including the physical,
mental and emotional changes common in Alzheimer's disease or other forms of
dementia.
This information will help you manage day to day activities and better understand changes as they occur. You will also receive information that will help you plan for upcoming decisions regarding legal, financial, and medical concerns that affect your future. Other topics include community resources, home care, the family perspective and remembering self-care. Workshops are offered in Winnipeg and throughout the province at different times during the year. Here are the upcoming sessions:
Winnipeg: Two consecutive sessions - Saturday, February 6th & Saturday, February 13th, 2010 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (each covering three separate topics).
South Central:TBA
The Alzheimer Society offers specialized information sessions for caregivers and families on a variety of topics such as Understanding Disability Tax Credit, Transitions in Care, Managing Day-to-Day, Driving Issues and Living through Change and Advanced Care Planning. These
sessions will help provide valuable information
and support for caregivers and families working through the ongoing
challenges
in living with and supporting someone diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease
or another dementia.
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Your contact with the Alzheimer Society is strictly confidential. |
