COMFORCARE HOME CARE OF EXTON PENNSYLVANIA TO HOST FREE EDUCATIONAL DEMENTIA WORKSHOP NOVEMBER 17TH

ComForCare Home Care of Exton will host free workshops imparting best practices for caring for those with dementia on November 17. The workshops will be held at Immaculata University: Loyola Hall Room 127 located at 1145 King Road, Immaculata, Pa. The workshops are part of ComForCare’s DementiaWise program, a nationwide program designed to enhance the lives of those living with dementia. ComForCare will host two workshops, one for healthcare professionals and one for family caregivers. Designed for RNs and LSWs, who can earn three continuing education units, the first seminar begins with registration at 8 a.m and will run from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. The second seminar is aimed at family caregivers and begins with registration at 3 p.m. The workshop runs from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Those interested in attending can register at Dementiawise.com or by calling 610-363-1485. Advanced registration is requested.

ComForCare Home Care of Exton owner, Susan Mojaverian, MSN,RN, lost her father to vascular dementia and has always wanted to help others in need. Having spent 32 years in the nursing field, Mojaverian decided it was time to open her ComForCare Home Care in 2011. Running her DementiaWise certified home care agency allows her to continue to do what she loves while helping to lift the burden of caring for an elderly loved one off of the families in Chester County.

“With my own personal background in nursing, participating in the DementiaWise program and being able to host this event is a great opportunity,” said Mojoverian. “The program provides the knowledge and tools many family caregivers may not have access to otherwise and it further educates the professional caregivers allowing them to provide the best quality care possible.”

Headlining both workshops is Director of Special Populations for ComForCare Health Care Holdings, Inc., Deborah Bier, PhD. Dr. Bier is an expert on dementia, certified by the Massachusetts Alzheimer’s Association and Commonwealth of Massachusetts to train dementia caregivers and coach dementia families.

Dr. Bier will provide tips including:

· How to differentiate between normal aging and dementia

· How to identify and ameliorate risks associated with caring for those with dementia.

· How to utilize three go-to methods for dementia care.

About ComForCare Health Care Holdings, Inc.

Founded in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., ComForCare Health Care Holdings, Inc. has more than 172 franchise owners operating 200 territories in the U.S., Canada and the U.K.

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