Integrace Copper Ridge and Integrace Institute at Copper Ridge present Dementia Caregiver Education Series in Howard County

Integrace Copper Ridge and the Integrace Institute at Copper Ridge, nationally-recognized innovators in dementia research and support, have partnered with the Howard County Office on Aging and Independence to present a free, four-part educational series for family caregivers living with or supporting loved ones with dementia.

Each session will be held at the Ellicott City 50+ Center (9401 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042). Dr. Tabassum Majid, Director of Research at the Integrace Institute at Copper Ridge, will lead each interactive discussion, and will present evidence-based, practical information to help family caregivers better understand and navigate what it means to live with, or love and support someone who is living with dementia.

All sessions are from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. and free to attend. Guests are welcome to attend just one session or all four. The dates and topics to be covered are:

• Wednesday, April 12: The Basics of Dementia
• Wednesday, May 10: Decision Making and Preferences in Care
• Wednesday, June 14: Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (includes a panel discussion)
• Wednesday, July 12: What’s New in Treatments and Research

“Caring for a loved one with dementia can be a challenging and overwhelming experience, but with the proper support and education, it can also be a loving and positive one,” said Dr. Majid. “Our mission in bringing this educational series to Howard County is to offer local families the practical information they need to better understand their loved one’s journey with dementia and the important role they play in it as caregiver.”

“This educational series will be significant for Howard County’s caregivers. A key commitment of the National Family Caregiver Support Program is to arrange training and support for individuals who provide care to those with dementia. This series covers critical topics ranging from the basics of dementia, to what is new in treatment and research,” said Kathy Wehr, Caregiver Support Program Manager, Howard County Office on Aging and Independence. “The Howard County Office on Aging and Independence is thrilled to collaborate with Integrace Copper Ridge in this endeavor. Dementia research and education are evolving every day and this informative series gives us a unique opportunity to help caregivers in their journey and equip them to better care for their loved ones.”

To attend, guests must please R.S.V.P. to Kathy Wehr at 410-313-5955 or kwehr@howardcountymd.gov. Guests in need of accommodations to attend may call Maryland Access Point at 410-313-1234 (voice/relay) at least one week in advance.

About Integrace Copper Ridge

Located in Sykesville, Md., Integrace Copper Ridge is a nationally-recognized innovator in dementia support. Providing a comprehensive suite of services – including assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing and care partner education – Copper Ridge supports families and engages loved ones in fulfilling ways every day. Copper Ridge is also the site of the Senator William and Ellen Proxmire Memory Clinic, specializing in comprehensive evaluations and customized plans for people experiencing changes in memory or cognitive ability. In addition to a host of support services and resources for care partners, Copper Ridge also offers the Peabody Club, the region’s only adult day and night program for families living with dementia; and the Copper Ridge Bistro, the community’s only restaurant created with the needs of those living with dementia in mind. For more information, please visit CopperRidge.org or call 410-795-8808.

About the Integrace Institute at Copper Ridge

The Integrace Institute at Copper Ridge is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to excellence in Alzheimer’s and dementia through ongoing research and education. The Integrace Institute works to positively impact neurocognitive care practices through the development of new programs, founded on evidenced-based research and implemented through outreach and education for both professionals and care partners. For more information, please visit IntegraceInstitute.org.