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4 Week Learning Series For Family/Friends Affected by Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Dementia

Jan 7, 2011 | 8:12 AM

“Care Essentials Learning Series”

A four-week learning series for families and friends affected by Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, presented to select communities via Telehealth

By attending this series participants will:

·         Increase their knowledge of the progression of dementia

·         Discuss strategies for reducing caregiver stress

·         Identify changes in communication as dementia progresses

·         Discuss practical approaches to caregiving

·         Identify available community resources

Wednesdays,February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2011 – 7:00-9:00 pm

Location:Victoria Hospital TeleHealth Education Suite

All learning series are provided at no cost to participants, but pre-registration is required.

Register at telehealth@paphr.sk.ca or 765-6082 by January 27, 2011 by 4:00 p.m. Session Runs Pending Confirmed Registrations.

For more information about the series, please contact: Trina Hodgson, First Link Coordinator, Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan; Phone (306) 949-4141 or firstlinksouth@alzheimer.sk.ca