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Five-part dementia caregivers virtual series begins July 2

Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging dementia specialists will lead the program Thursdays, July 2-30, 1-2:30pm. Zoom: 935 6949 4817

Senior Woman In Discussion With Health Visitor At Home
Senior Woman In Discussion With Health Visitor At Home (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

A free five-part virtual dementia caregiving series can provide the tips and strategies to gain greater insights into caring for a loved one with dementia. Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging is providing a five-week series in July. Dementia specialists and resource coordinators will lead the programs.

The series will be held Thursdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 1 to 2:30 p.m. No registration is required. The Zoom virtual meeting ID number is 935 6949 4817.

The series will cover: Communication and Understanding Behaviors; Session 3 – Safety in the Environment and How to Structure a Day with Activities; Session 4 – Taking Care of the Caregiver and Care Options; and Session 5 – Overview of Community Resources that May Be Helpful.

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Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging is a not for profit member of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services. Each of the 12 resource and assessment centers are designed to enhance access to services and information related to attaining optimal quality of life for seniors and their caregivers. For more information about Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging, visit http://hhccenterforhealthyagin... or call 1.877.424.4641.

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