Caregiver Education
The goal of our Education Programs is to provide caregivers, families and friends with the emotional support and education they need to better understand and manage Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia so they can have the best days possible.
We offer our well-received monthly webinars led by staff and/or guest speakers with expertise in dementia care as well as legal and financial planning. In addition we offer live programs on various dementia related topics.
Registration for these programs is required. As always, our Helpline (1-888-280-6055) is available Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.
Community Education Programs Schedule
Hospice & Palliative Care for Individuals with Dementia – Webinar
Offered By Webinar and Telephone ConferenceJoin Alzheimer’s New Jersey for a guest speaker webinar designed for caregivers and anyone supporting an individual living with dementia. This webinar will explore the role of hospice and palliative care in addressing comfort and quality of life during the advanced stages of dementia. Guest speaker Heidi Facchini, RN, Director of Nursing and Patient Services from Center for Hope Hospice, will discuss the differences between hospice and palliative care as well as the benefits of comfort care for individuals with dementia.
Coping with Caregiver Stress – Webinar
Offered By Webinar and Telephone ConferenceCaring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia can be a very overwhelming experience. Often, caregivers neglect their own well-being because they devote so much time to the responsibilities of day-to-day caregiving.
Understanding Dementia: An Overview for Caregivers
Offered By Webinar and Telephone ConferenceThis program is designed to provide caregivers with a comprehensive overview of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Caregivers of individuals with dementia will learn about the various stages of Alzheimer’s disease, the process of getting a diagnosis, strategies for caring for someone with dementia, and much more.
Residential Care Options
Offered By Webinar and Telephone ConferenceThe decision to place a loved one with dementia in a residential care facility can be difficult, confusing, and fraught with understandable emotion. There are many issues to consider.
For more information about these programs, please contact Alzheimer’s New Jersey® at 888-280-6055.