McLean Offering Special Caregiver Educational Seminar Series - The Information You Need for the Care They Deserve

The Atwater at McLean invites you to our events designed to help caregivers better understand how Alzheimer’s and dementia impact their loved one’s needs, and offer support for those facing the challenges of caregiving.

The series is free, and all lectures, except for the special event on March 7^th, will be held at the McLean Health Center, 75 Great Pond Road, Simsbury. To RSVP, call 860-658-3786 or visit www.McLeanMemoryCare/rsvp.org

The first in the series is a three part course presented by The Alzheimer’s Association and The Atwater at McLean. Register for all three.

Tuesday, February 12^th at 5:00 p.m. “Living with Alzheimer’s Part I: Middle-Stage Caregiving Strategies for Safe, Effective and Comfortable Care” presented by the Alzheimer’s Association & The Atwater at McLean

Tuesday, February 19^th at 5:00 p.m. “Living with Alzheimer’s Part II: Strategies for Safe, Effective and Comfortable Care” presented by the Alzheimer’s Association and The Atwater at McLean

Tuesday, February 26^th at 5:00 p.m. “Living with Alzheimer’s Part III: Middle-Stage Caregiving Strategies for Safe, Effective and Comfortable Care” presented by the Alzheimer’s Association & The Atwater at McLean

Back by popular demand…A very special evening

Thursday, March 7^th at 6:00 p.m. at Hop Meadow Country Club, Simsbury  “Keeping Connected in the Unconnected World of Alzheimer’s” presented by Patty O’Brian, North Central Regional Director, Alzheimer’s Association, CT Chapter. This program is for families, medical personal and others who work with those with dementia.

A two part course will be presented by The Alzheimer’s Association and The Atwater at McLean in June. Register for both.

Thursday, June 20^th at 5:00 p.m.  “Living with Alzheimer’s Part I: End-Stage Connection & Communication” presented by Professionals from the Alzheimer’s Association & McLean Hospice

Thursday, June 27^th at 5:00 p.m.  “Living with Alzheimer’s Part II: End-Stage Connection & Communication” presented by Professionals from the Alzheimer’s Association & McLean Hospice

The following Caregiver lectures will be presented by The Atwater at McLean.

Wednesday, March 6th at 5:00 p.m. “Recognizing & Dealing with Caregiver Stress” presented by Dianne Thurston, MALPC

Wednesday, March 13^th at 5:00 p.m.  “Importance of Physical Activity” presented by Jean Miles, DPT

Wednesday, March 20^th at 5:00 p.m.  “How to Engage Your Loved One with Dementia in Important Conversations” presented by Sheri Morris, LCSW, Care Consultant

Wednesday, March 27^th at 5:00 p.m.  “How to Create and Celebrate Memories” presented by McLean Volunteers

Wednesday, April 3^rd at 5:00 p.m.  “Getting Help from Everywhere and Everyone You Can” presented by Maggie Francoeur, RN, MSN, CCM