Individuals providing care for a family member or friend who has memory loss, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease can sign up for the free Creating Confident Caregivers Program. Sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging 1-B and the Alzheimer’s Association, the workshop will give you information about dementia and tools to make caregiving easier and more rewarding. You will learn strategies to:

• Reduce caregiver stress
• Improve caregiver confidence
• Respond to behaviors caused by dementia
• Plan daily activities for your loved one based on their strengths
• Create a positive caregiving environment

Caregivers who have attended the workshop have gained knowledge and self-assurance:

“I had no understanding of the stages of the disease before participating in the workshop. This program has helped me have more confidence in the way I interact.” – Previous workshop attendee

The six-week workshop meets once a week for two hours and offers free care for your family member with dementia while you attend the workshop. Select the workshop location closest to you and register by contacting the Area Agency on Aging 1-B at (800) 852-7795.

Livingston County Catholic Charities
2020 E. Grand River Ave., Suite 103, Howell, MI
Mondays, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
October 10, 17, 24 and November 7, 14, 21, 2011

Bloomfield Township Senior Services
4315 Andover, Bloomfield Township, MI
Thursdays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
October 13, 20, 27 and November 3, 10, and 17, 2011

Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Michigan Chapter
20300 Civic Center Dr., Suite 100, Southfield, MI
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
October 4, 11, 18, 25 and November 1 and 8, 2011

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Dorothy & Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program at JVS
29699 Southfield, Southfield, MI
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
October 12, 19, 26 and November 2, 9, and 16, 2011

SarahCare Adult Day Center
13425 19 Mile Road, Suite 500, Sterling Heights, MI
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
October 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2011