(WNY News Now) – The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is launching a free education program aimed at empowering caregivers of individuals living with dementia.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will offer a free education program on understanding the role of caregiver for people living with dementia at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, at the Allegany County Office for the Aging, 6085 NY-19, Belmont, N.Y.
“Understanding the key aspects of caregiving can help to ensure the delivery of person-centered care while managing your own emotional and physical well-being,” says Andrea Koch, director of community engagement for the WNY Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
The program, part of the Association’s new “Empowered Caregiver” education series, will cover how dementia changes relationships over time, the benefit of person-centered care approaches, how to create a supportive care team and steps to identify and manage caregiver stress.
Individuals can register online at bit.ly/BFCAlleganyOFANov or by calling 800.272.3900.
To learn more about Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, or for help 24/7, call the Alzheimer’s Association Helpline at 800.272.3900 or visit alz.org.