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Aging: The Next Stage of Life
Aging: The Next Stage of Life
Learning about the psychological and developmental aspects of aging can help us open a new window on our understanding of aging - enabling us to appreciate and communicate more effectively with aging family members and enabling us to be better caregivers for them - and ...
Communicating with Someone With Dementia
Communicating with Someone With Dementia
Participants will understand communication changes related to Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. They will develop strategies for connecting with the person with dementia by "entering" the persons perspective/view of current reality. They will also develop strat...
Help in Your Own Back Yard: Choosing and Using Services in Your Community
Help in Your Own Back Yard: Choosing and Using Services in Your Community
Become more knowledgeable about the services and resources available in the local community--especially as it relates to hurricane preparedness for people who are aging and their caregivers.
Home Sweet Home: Residential Options as we Age
Home Sweet Home: Residential Options as we Age
Deciding the best living situation for our aging loved ones can be overwhelming. This discussion will help clarify the choices: senior living options, personal care homes, independent living, assisted living, memory care and staying home with the support and assistance...
Keeping Loved Ones Safe and Engaged From a Distance
Keeping Loved Ones Safe and Engaged From a Distance
This ACAP program will assist participants in developing long-distance knowledge about and skills to: 1) Compile and manage parental records before an emergency occurs; 2) Recognize the signs of depression, neglect and/or abuse; 3) Put in place strategies for making ...
Not all Memory Disorders are Created Equal: Living with a Parent with Alzheimer’s or Other Dementias
Not all Memory Disorders are Created Equal: Living with a Parent with Alzheimer's or Other Dementias
Gain a better understanding of and learn tips to help manage the daily challenges of living with a parent or other family member with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia.
When Golden Years Aren’t Golden: Anxiety, Depression and Aging
When Golden Years Aren't Golden: Anxiety, Depression and Aging
Unfortunately, anxiety and depression in varying degrees are common in the older adult. This program will help family members recognize the symptoms and signs of distress in their loved one, understand some of the causes and identify ways to help.
The Juggling Act: Work, Home, and Caregiving
The Juggling Act: Work, Home, and Caregiving
Become more educated about trends relative to working while also providing care for an aging parent, supportive workplace policies, and strategies for balancing the many demands of working outside the home while also caring for one’s family and older loved ones.
