Are you or your loved one experiencing a "senior moment" or is some form of irreversible dementia occurring? How can you make a determination and what can you do about it?
Dementia is a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's is the most common type, but there are others such as Vascular, Frontaltemporal, Lewy Body, Parkinson's. Learn what it means to have dementia and how to make the best choices for you and your loved one. Receive experience-based answers to your questions and practical tools, tips, and techniques to be more effective. The useful information about hospitals, physicians, medications, treatments, home care agencies, long term care facilities, legal protections, financial planning, and community resources let you take steps now to prevent future problems. Helping you help your loved one in a safe supportive manner through all types of dementia related issues is what this class seeks to do.
The class meets monthly on the third Tuesday and you may register anytime during the term unless seating is filled. The class and materials are FREE.
Teachings Will Include:
Dementia 101-You will understand what dementia is, its causes and the primary tool to caring for someone with dementia.
What Every Caregiver Needs To Know- Learn what will be needed to be done and how to cope with the demands.
Dementia Over Time- Learn what to expect as the dementia disease continues.
Get Your Affairs In Order- You will learn the key and supportive documents you need.
Money Matters- How to structure your finances for optimal help in Florida.
How To Pick And Pay For Help (part one)- You will learn the various care options available, questions to ask before you engage assistance or place your loved one
How To Pick And Pay For Help (part two)- You will learn about free and financial resources.
Difficult Behaviors- How to effectively redirect a dementia person to comply.
Home Safety- Learn how to 'dementia proof' your home and create a safe world for your loved one.
Coping With Caregiver Stress- Learn proven methods to cope caregivers stress in mind, body and soul.
Rapid Change Alerts-Learn the seven challenging area for caregivers to watch for.
Long Term Care Community- Learn how to prepare for, move into and deal with long term care facility.