City of Cambridge, MA
09/11/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/10/2024 20:48
Register for the Empowered Caregiver Series
Are you the caregiver of someone living with dementia? The Cambridge Council on Aging is partnering with Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services and the Alzheimer's Association to host the Empowered Caregiver Series.
Caring for someone living with dementia brings a unique set of challenges and rewards. Learn to navigate the responsibilities of middle and late-stage caregiving in this 5-week education program.
The program will be held on Thursdays, September 26 - October 24 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Cambridge Senior Center (806 Massachusetts Ave.).
Topics in the program include:
- Building foundations of caregiving.
- Supporting independence.
- Communicating effectively.
- Responding to dementia-related behaviors.
- Exploring care and support services.
To register for the Empowered Caregiver Series, contact Courtney Johnson at [email protected] or 617-628-2601 ext 3168.