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The Empowered Caregiver - 5-Part Series - Virtual - NDSU Extension
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Mar 19, 2025 12:00 PM

Description
Caring for a person with dementia is challenging. This series of classes is designed to provide helpful tools and tips to reduce stress for all caregivers, family members and friends of a person living with dementia. Join us for one session or all of them! January 22 - Building the Foundations of Caregiving - 12 - 1:30 pm This class explores ways to build a support team and manage caregiver stress when supporting a person or family member living with dementia. February 5 - The Importance of Living with Independence for those with Dementia - 12 - 1:30 pm For people living with dementia, participating in daily activities is important. Helping them do so, is often the role of people in that person’s care circle. In this presentation, care partners will discover how to balance safety, support and independence for people living with dementia. February 19 - Communicating with Compassion - Successful Conversations and Dementia - 12 - 1:30 pm In this series, family, friends and health care professionals can learn how to apply compassion and connection when interacting with people living with dementia. March 5 - Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors - 12 - 1:30 pm Dementia can cause changes in a person’s behavior, including how a person communicates. Learn about the possible reasons for changes in behavior and ways to address them through clinical and non-clinical approaches. You’ll also learn to recognize when additional help is needed. March 19 - When to Explore Care and Support Services - 12 - 1:30 pm This class examines how best to prepare for future care decisions and changes, including respite care, residential care, and end-of life care. Participants will also experience a deeper understanding of ND Assistive and the services it provides.