Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia: The Empowered Caregiver Supporting Independence

Join us online for a program offered by the Alzheimer's Association, as part of their Empowered Caregiver series. This education series teaches caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. 

People living with dementia want to remain independent for as long as possible yet caregivers may not know how to balance safety and independence. Learn how dementia changes a person’s independence and impacts safety, how to provide the right amount of support, and tips to make every activity meaningful to the person living with dementia.

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

This program is offered through a partnership of the Portsmouth Public Library, The Alzheimer's Association, and The Exeter Public Library. 

About the Presenters

Anne Romney has been a volunteer presenter for both the Maine and NH/MA chapters of the Alzheimer’s Association for the past 13+ years. With a background in education and group facilitation, she has used her personal experience with dementia in her family and her professional skills to help support others who are dealing with this enormous challenge.

In addition to presenting programs, Anne has led Legacy Storytelling programs that bring people in the early stage of dementia together with student scribes who listen and write up memories shared. Anne has training in support groups for caregivers and sees each program as an opportunity to educate, support, and provide resources to those who participate. Anne has an M Ed in Counseling from Lesley University and lives in Portsmouth, NH.

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support, and research. Its mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. The Alzheimer’s Association® provides care and support to those affected by Alzheimer’s and all other dementia through free, high-quality education programs.