DERBY - Griffin Hospital’s Healthy U program and The Valley Senior Services Council will host a free presentation on skills and techniques caregivers can use to help loved ones diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the hospital, 130 Division St.
“The Caregiver’s Toolbox” will feature a presentation by Maria Tomasetti, of The Alzheimer’s Association, on care methods for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, including communication strategies and helpful activities.
The Griffin Hospital Community Outreach Program will present a “toolbox” of resources for caregivers to help a loved one manage their disease and gain control of their health.
The talk is part of a series that focuses on providing information, resources and support to caregivers of seniors, especially those of “the sandwich generation,” who are caring for an elderly loved one while still managing work and care of their children. However, the series will share information and resources that are beneficial to anyone caring for another person.
The series wraps up June 8 at 5:30 p.m. June 8 with a variety of presentations on caregiving from area resources, including Wesley Village UMH, Sunset Shores, Griffin Hospital Lifeline, Alzheimer’s Association, TEAM, Valley Transit District, and Agency on Aging.
The presentations will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A.
A light dinner sponsored by Valley Senior Services Council and their Valley United Way Special Needs Grant and Griffin Hospital Lifeline will be provided at 4:30 p.m. Participants are invited to bring their loved one whom they provide care.
Space is limited, so registration is required.
Call 203-732-1511 or register online on the Griffin Hospital events calendar at griffinhealth.org.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
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