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 types 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
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Anticipatory Grief and the Holidays: A Guide for Caregivers
Offered By Webinar and Telephone ConferencePresented by Lauren E. Parks-McGill MSW, LSW, APHSW-C Palliative Care Social Worker from Hackensack Meridian Health
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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.
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Ambiguous Loss and Dementia
Offered By Webinar and Telephone ConferenceAmbiguous loss is often experienced by dementia caregivers when a loved one is physically present but cognitively and emotionally absent. This program will explore the concept of ambiguous loss and offer caregivers strategies on how to cope with this unique type of grief.
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Activities at Home: Effectively Engaging an Individual with Dementia
Offered By Webinar and Telephone ConferenceCurrently, there is no surefire way to prevent dementia, but there is growing research that shows we can potentially reduce our risk for dementia by addressing lifestyle factors. This program explores what brain health is as well as the difference between modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for dementia. This program also describes practical, evidence-based lifestyle strategies - such as exercise, sleep, and social engagement - that can help support brain health over time.
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For more information about these programs, please contact Alzheimer’s New Jersey® at 888-280-6055.