Age Group:
Adult- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration is no longer available for this event.
Program Description
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An estimated 6.7 million older adults have Alzheimer's disease in the United States. That number is expected to double by 2060. Dementia is a condition that makes someone unable to remember, think clearly, or make decisions while doing
everyday activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. Dementia is not a specific disease. It is an overall term that describes a decline in mental ability that interferes with daily life. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior. These symptoms tend to get worse over time.
Join us online for a free program offered by the Alzheimer's Association designed to help you understand care and
support services to help you as a caregiver.
The goals of this program are to:
○ Explain why it is important to plan for care changes.
○ Describe kinds of respite care. This includes informal, home and day care.
○ Compare different kinds of long-term and residential care.
○ Describe end-of-life care.
○ Know what’s important when moving a person from one care setting to another.
○ And name Alzheimer’s Association resources. These can help you find the right kind of care.
There will be time for questions and comments, and follow-up material will be made available.
This program is only offered via Zoom. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
This program is offered in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH and the Portsmouth Public Library.
The Empowered Caregiver series teaches caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia. Programs are designed to provide practical, usable information and techniques. They spark conversation and create a support system.