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Free Alzheimer’s CARE Workshops for Family Caregivers

Members of the community are invited to participate in a new, free training program for families struggling with Alzheimer’s disease

The Alzheimer’s or Other Dementias CARE (Changing Aging through Research and Education) Training Program, developed by top experts in North America and Home Instead Senior Care, offers a personal approach to help families care for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease at home.

“Until there is a cure, we offer an interim solution,” said Karen Huber, owner of the Home Instead Senior Care office serving Cedar Rapids and Linn County. 

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During each workshop, program experts will teach family caregivers how to:

  • Manage difficult behaviors
  • Encourage engagement
  • Care for themselves while caring for their loved one 

For more information about the workshops please visitwww.helpforalzheimersfamilies.com

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