Empowering Caregivers Workshop in Cape Girardeau

The Alzheimer's Association Empowered Caregiver program teaches caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia.

Topics include:
• Building Foundations of Caregiving explores the role of caregiver and changes they may experience, building a support team and managing caregiver stress.

• Supporting Independence focuses on helping the person living with dementia take part in daily activities, providing the right amount of support and balancing safety and independence while managing expectations.

• Communicating Effectively teaches how dementia affects communication, including tips for communicating well with family, friends and health care professionals.

• Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors details common behavior changes and how they are a form of communication, non-medical approaches to behaviors and recognizing when additional help is needed.

• Exploring Care and Support Services examines how best to prepare for future care decisions and changes, including respite care, residential care and end-of life care.


Breakfast and lunch provided.

Location: BUCKNER-RAGSDALE, 132 MAIN STREET, CAPE GIRARDEAU, 63701

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You may also like the following events from Alzheimer's Association Greater Missouri Chapter:

• This Saturday, 27th September, 08:00 am, Phelps County Walk to End Alzheimer's in Rolla
• This Saturday, 27th September, 08:00 am, St. Charles County Walk to End Alzheimer's in Cottleville
• This Saturday, 27th September, 08:30 am, Mineral Area Walk to End Alzheimer's in Park Hills

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