Press Release

Masonicare to Sponsor Alzheimer's Association 4-Part Caregiver Course in October and November - 9/25/2008

  Free, Four-part Course to be Held at Ashlar Village

Wallingford, CT, September 25, 2008......Masonicare of Wallingford is sponsoring the Alzheimer's Association's Caregiver Course, a free, four-part series for caregiver education.  The course is designed to help caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias meet the increasing physical and emotional demands placed on them.  There are presently more than 100,000 people in Connecticut who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and 75% of them are being cared for at home.

The Caregiver Course will be held in movie theater in the Hartog Activities Center at Masonicare's Ashlar Village, Cheshire Road, Wallingford.  The course will be conducted on the following Monday evenings, from 6 pm to 8 pm:  October 20, October 27, November 3 and November 10.  Caregivers may be either spouses, family members or other caregivers who want to learn more about the disease process, what action should be taken, and when and how to do so. 

Topics to be covered by professionals in the geriatric field include an overview of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, caregiver stress, maintaining a safe environment, legal issues, communication and behavioral interventions, and family dynamics. 

Topics to be covered at each session are outlined below:

October 20  

Introduction, Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter Services/Resources 
                    Maria Tomasetti, South Central Regional Director, CT Chapter

Overview of Alzheimer's Disease and Research
                     Rehan Aziz, M.D., Masonicare Behavioral Health

October 27

            Positive Approaches to Dementia Care
                     Jennifer Thomas, OTRL, Occupational Therapist, Masonic Healthcare Center

November 3

Impact of Alzheimer's Disease on the Family and Care Partner

Beverly Bryda, MSW, ACSW, Director of Community Life, Masonic Healthcare Center

November 10

Legal and Monetary Issues - Speaker to be determined

Please note that pre-registration for the course is required.  For additional information about the program or to make your reservation, please call the Alzheimer's Association at 1-866-3MEMORY (1-866-363-6679). 

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Penny O'Neill
Public Relations Manager
Masonicare
203-679-5041
poneill@masonicare.org
www.masonicare.org

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