The Empowered Caregiver
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These programs are organized and run by the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati.
About Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
Program Description
This free 5-part education series teaches caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia. Caregivers can register for individual courses to meet their needs or complete the entire series.
Building Foundations of Caregiving
This workshop explores the role of caregiver and changes they may experience, building a support team and managing caregiver stress.
Supporting Independence
This focuses on helping the person living with dementia take part in daily activities, providing the right amount of support and balancing safety and independence while managing expectations.
Communicating Effectively
This workshop teaches how dementia affects communication, including tips for communicating well with family, friends and health care professionals.
Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors
This class will detail common behavior changes and how they are a form of communication, no-medical approaches to behaviors and recognizing when additional help is needed.
Exploring Care and Support Services
Here we examine how best to prepare for future care decisions and changes, including respite care, residential care and end-of-life care.