The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Dallas Chapter has released its schedule of Caregiver classes & Educational opportunities for the month of October. Caregiver classes are designed to provide beneficial and crucial information in dealing with Alzheimer’s, along with proper guidance and training to assist a person living with Alzheimer’s disease. Two examples of educational opportunities avaliable are: Maintain Your Brain that covers the most up-to-date information available to help you make the best decisions concerning your health and Keep Your Power, a support group created for people with a family history of Alzheimer’s who are concerned about developing the disease as they age.
Caregiver classes address an overview of Alzheimer’s disease- meeting daily challenges,communication, safety, managing difficult behaviors, and caring for the caregiver. The classes are free for family members. Caregiver classes are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. unless told otherwise. A $25 fee is required for professional caregivers. Maintain Your Brain is a one hour class and is $5. Lunch and beverages are provided. To see the class calendar, please click HERE and to register please contact the Greater Dallas Chapter Helpline at (800) 272-3900.