Savvy Caregiver: April 6 – May 11

This online class is for family members caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. The class meets for six-weeks from April 6th-May 11th for two hours each week. The focus is on improving the practice of caregiving. There is a thorough overview of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia as well as the emotions the caregiver may face, a tool for decision making, and how to deal effectively with family issues. You will learn about the stages and how to use that to help your loved one stay “in the Zone.”

This course provides:

• Information on ADRD.
• Knowledge of how dementia affects the person.
• Ideas for setting up daily care and activities for success.
• Strategies for figuring out what behaviors mean and how to respond.
• Tools for decision-making.

This class takes place on Zoom.

To help Alzheimer’s Resource Alaska cover licensing and provider costs, there is a fee for participation. Classes are $140 and pre-registration is required. This fee includes access to all 6 weeks of the course including all educational materials. Education materials may be picked up in Anchorage or Mat Su or mailed throughout Alaska. For more information, please reach out to Julie at jjordan@alzalaska.org or 907-864-3403.

Space is limited – sign up today!