Classes for Caregivers
Classes for Caregivers is a series of workshops designed to help families grow in their caregiving role by providing them with helpful information and community resources. Guest experts speak on topics that range from legal/financial issues to managing caregiver stress with humor. Alzheimer's Family Day Center (AFDC) offers respite free of charge during class meetings. Other community members and senior serving professionals who would like to learn more about Alzheimer's and caregiving are also encouraged to attend.
Next Session: July and August 2007
Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Volume 1 - Psychological Aspects of
Dementia
We will look at the importance of evaluating
brain function and explore ways to strengthen remaining
cognitive abilities by creating an individualized course of
action.
Speakers: Dr. Jeff Wilkins and Dr.
Cynthia Sullivan, Neuropsychology Associates of Fairfax
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Volume 2 - Hazards and Hopes of
Hospitalization
For people with Alzheimer's disease,
hospitalization can be traumatic and disorienting. The Hospital
Elder Life Program (HELP) at Inova Fairfax Hospital is an
innovative service designed to make those necessary hospital
stays easier on both you and your loved one.
Speakers: Susan Heisey, HELP Program Manager at Inova Fairfax
Hospital
and Joelle White, representing Odyssey Hospice and the Dream
Foundation
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Volume 3 - Financial Considerations for
Long Term Care and Alzheimer's Disease
A session to
discuss the unique financial challenges families face in light
of the duration and specialized care required by Alzheimer's
disease.
Speaker: Thomas C. West - CLU, ChFC,
Financial Advisor, Thomas West Financial Services
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Volume 4 - Actions Speak Louder than
Words
Learn the causes of and strategies for dealing with
some of the challenging behaviors of Alzheimer's disease.
Speakers: Nancy Dezan, Dementia
Education Specialist
and Susan
Stone, Educator with the Alzheimer's Family Day Center
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
All classes are held at Alzheimer's Family Day Center (AFDC)
Address: 2812 Old Lee Highway, Suite 210, Fairfax, Virginia
22031
Cost: Free!
Call: (703) 204-4664 to reserve your spot. Free
respite care is available with reservation only.
Look at our calendar for a complete schedule of upcoming programs or contact us for more information about AFDC.
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