River House to Host Communications Workshop for Caregivers of Alzheimer's Patients

Communication is more than just talking and listening – especially when it concerns people with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.

Caregivers in Greenwich are invited to join Tania Paparazzo, Southwest Regional Director of the Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, for a presentation on “Effective Communication Strategies” on Wednesday, July 29 at the River House Adult Day Center.

Among the topics to be discussed are how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s; how to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and strategies that help the caregiver communicate at each stage of the disease.

The discussion will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at River House, 125 River Rd. Ext. in Cos Cob. Lunch will be provided and respite is available with prior arrangements to participants who are caring for someone during the day.

The educational program is free of charge and open to non-professional caregivers in the community. Space is limited and registration is required.

Contact Lynn Treffeisen at 203-622-0079 for more information and to register.