Alz Association-Family Caregiver Course

Alzheimer’s Association Free Family Caregiver Series – Orchard House Adult Day Center, Branford

The Alzheimer’s Association, Connecticut Chapter is offering a free Family Caregiver Series for caregivers of people with any type of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.  This four part series will take place at Orchard House Adult Day Center, 421 Shore Drive, Branford.  The classes will run on the following Thursday's -- July 28, August 11, August 25, and September 8 -- from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Refreshments will be served. Topics will include:

 ·         July 28 - Overview of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Types of Dementia, Treatment/Research, and Alzheimer’s Association Programs and Services

·         August 11 – Communication Techniques, Behavioral Challenges/Strategies, and Safety

·         August 25 - Family Dynamics, Keeping the Caregiver Healthy, and Community Resources

·         September 8 – Legal and Financial Issues

 To register for this free seminar series, please contact the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-203-230-1777, ext. 14 (Hamden office) or maria.tomasetti@alz.org.  Pre-registration is requested for planning purposes.