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Family & Friends Caregiver Course

Whether you’re the main caregiver for your spouse, the grandchild who visits monthly, or a friendly neighbor, knowing more about dementia and how to visit with or care for someone living with dementia is vital to their well-being and your own.

Discover ways to better care for & interact with a loved one living with dementia.

Who these classes are
designed for:

This class is intended for at home caregivers such as a spouse, partner, adult children as well as adult grandchild, a friend who visits regularly, or anyone interested in learning more about dementia.

Why these classes are important:

Increase understanding of how unmet needs present in someone with a changing brain

Provides tips and techniques for caring for & interacting with a loved one living with dementia

Tips on how to respond to challenging situations versus reacting to them

What you will learn in the Family & Friends 3-part series:

1
Learn about common brain changes and supportive techniques to reduce distress for your loved one and you.
2
Learn communication techniques such as validation that positively impact expectations, interactions, interests, relationships, and outcomes.
3
Learn how to utilize approaches to address challenging situations to improve the quality of life for everyone involved.
4
Learn techniques that improve activities of daily living, such as eating, showering, dressing etc.
5
Learn how to adapt skills in response to the brain changes that occur through the progression of dementia.
6
This series is highly interactive; the learning of skills is not only demonstrated but practiced.

Family & Friends Course Details:

The course is led by highly-certified and experienced Dementia Specialists from the Dementia Institute.

Course: 3-part series

Classes: 1.5 hours each

Cost: $75 for series

Need more information? Give us a call at 616-235-5499 or email us at info@dementia-institute.org.

  • 1 Class 1 = Communication
  • 2 Class 2 = Skills
  • 3 Class 3 = Stages

Register Today

Click “Register” to purchase the series and you will be guided to select your dates. If you need to change a class date you previously selected, reach out to our team at 616-235-5499 and we will be more than happy to switch dates for you.

Book an Individual Care Consultation!

With a 50-minute consultation, you have the opportunity to ask specific questions, get practical tips, and formulate a plan. Learn more by contacting us at 616-235-5499.