The Valley Program for Aging Services will be offering “Prepare to Care: Navigating a Dementia Diagnosis” for family caregivers of people living with early stage dementia on Wednesday, March 6, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon, at Bridgewater Presbyterian Church.
Engage in discussion on topics relevant to family caregivers and care partners. Discussion will focus on addressing fears and provide education and empowerment to better cope with the challenges of dementia caregiving.
Starting with education and role plays, the presentation will be followed with 3 round-table discussions including:
- The Emotional Weather Report
- Responding to Changing Dementia Behaviors and Situations
- Creating Comfortable and Engaging Conversations about Dementia and Your Caregiver Role with Family, Friends, Neighbors and Associates.
To register, call 540-615-5341 or visit VPAS online.