The free Caregiver Workshop Series, “Living in the Land of Oz”? will be presented on April 4, 11 and 18 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at the Pasadena Senior Activity Center. According to the Anne Arundel Department of Aging:
• Workshop #1 is called “Lions, and tigers, and bears! Oh, my!” Whether you are an onsite or long distance caregiver, this workshop is for you. You can learn how to get family involved, how to be effective from a distance, and how to plan and manage vacations while keeping your sanity.
• Workshop #2 is “That’s a horse of a different color!” Challenging issues arise when caring for someone with a dementia like Alzheimer’s disease. The mother who always slept soundly now wanders at night. The father who taught you to drive safely is now a hazard on the road. You can learn how to effectively manage a reversed sleep-cycle and successfully get your loved one to stop driving.
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• Workshop #3 is “Better get under cover…There’s a storm blowin’ up.” Resistance to bathing and changing clothes are probably two of the most challenging behaviors for caregivers of dementia-impaired loved ones. You can learn how to minimize stress and successfully manage these seemingly insurmountable challenges. You also will learn how to safely move a disabled loved one from bed to chair, wheelchair to car, and why a transfer belt can be your best friend.
To register, call 410-222-4464, Ext. 3043, or go online to http://www.aacounty.org/aging.
