Caregiver Training

Programs

First Fridays

8^th session - Friday, June 6, 2008

"Eat to Stay Well: A Dietitian's Overview "
by Georgia Janssen, Blessing Hospital

 Registration is required to attend this program.  Lunch registrations must be received by Tuesday prior to the event.  Free Respite Services are also available with advance registration.

Call (217) 228-1111 for more information or to register.

For a complete list of topics and speakers,
please see our calendar link. 

This series of programs is made possible by a grant from the West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging.

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Making Sense of Memory Loss

Discusses the causes of memory loss, importance of medical evaluations and treatments, ways to adapt attitudes and behaviors when dealing with individuals with memory loss and the skills necessary to more easily manage daily tasks.
This series is appropriate to attend if two or more of these statements are applicable to the individual with memory loss:

• Has been diagnosed by a physician with mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
• Can manage his/her own personal care inclucing bathing, dressing and toileting.
• Can stay home alone safely for a few hours.
• Has good language skills.

Call 217-228-1111 for more information or to register.

Thursdays, May 8 & 15
John Wood Community College
1301 S. 48 St., Quincy, IL
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

This program is made possible by a grant from the West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging.

middle stage

Caregiving Challenges

Provides information on ways to enhance caregiver skills, plan for the future, meet daily challenges, communicate effectively with physicians, provide meaningful activities and explore community resource options.
This series is appropriate to attend if two or more of these statements are applicable to the individual with memory loss:

• Exhibits behavior changes including wandering, hallucinations, delusions or aggression.
• Has difficulty sequencing tasks such as bathing, dressing, driving or eating.
• Experiences difficulty expressing an idea or naming an object.
• Has developed repetitive speech or behavior patterns.

Thursdays, June 19th and 26th
Senior Center
250 N. Monroe St., Rushville, IL
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

This program is made possible by a grant from the West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging.

Late stage

The Long Goodbye: Staying Connected and Letting Go.
Explains how to provide comfort care, connect through sensory stimulation and cope with caregiver stress and grief.
This series is appropriate to attend if two or more of these statements are applicable to the individual with memory loss:

• Does not recognize themselves or close family members.
• Is dependent on others for daily care.
• Has difficulty eating or swallowing.
• Is non-verbal or his/her speech is difficult to understand.