Empowered Caregiver Series: Communicating Effectively

Program Type:

Literacy & ESL, Community & Lifestyle

Age Group:

Adults

Program Description

Event Details

Join us for Communicating Effectively & Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors, an education program by the Alzheimer’s Association®. Discover new ways to communicate effectively at any stage of the disease, tips to improve communication, steps to recognize and manage dementia-related behaviors and their triggers, and how to recognize when additional help is needed. This program is part of The Empowered Caregiver education series that teaches caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia. As part of the program, you will receive activities to apply person-centered care approaches to your caregiving situation.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Special services like sign language interpretation and assistive listening can be provided at events to patrons upon request. Please give at least up to five business days notice to library staff in order to schedule services at events. Call 239-479-4636 or stop by the reference desk at your local library.

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.