Join us for an learning series for families and caregivers!

This unique learning series to targeted to families in the midst of caregiving for an individual with Alzheimer's disease, family and professional caregivers.

Attendees will benefit from this intimate yet interactive series to and increase knowledge and skills to understand dementias, unmet needs as in challenging behaviors, communication strategies, safety, activities, nutrition and activities of daily living.

Feb 29 | Understanding Dementia, Associated Behaviors, and Fundamentals of Dementia Care

Expand your knowledge and ability to address changes that occur at various stages of Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias.

Mar 7 | Effective Communication and Strategies for Challenging Behaviors.

NOTE LOCATION CHANGE DUE TO CORONA VIRUS CONCERN

Program will take place at Prospect Park Paula Hassell Community Building at 733 N Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge.

Develop practical strategies for interpersonal communication with effective means to assist individuals with dementia in performing ADL’s (activities of daily living).

Mar 14 | Using Montessori Techniques to Enhance Quality of Life.

Program will take place at Prospect Park Paula Hassell Community Building at 733 N Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge.

New Start time----Breakfast at 8 am , program start at 8:30 am sharp!!!!

Discover effective approaches for person-centered care and meaningful activity. Learn how to apply these principles to ensure a safe and effective environment of care.

Thank you to our community sponsors for their support and commitment. Because of them we are able to offer this interactive learning program to you for a nominal fee.

Community Partners:

The Summit of Uptown, Peck Ritchey LLC, Gentle Home Services, Advocate Health Care and Advocate Aurora Health, Chicago O'Hare Keller Williams and Minton Regan Homes.

Registration Fee: $49 for 3-part series, or $20 per day

Contact Susan Scatchell at sscatchell@gentlehomecare.com or call 847-323-7428.