“Becoming an Expert Caregiver” a free workshop on supporting those who serve as caregivers to people Alzheimer’s disease, will be held Monday, January 10, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Portage Township YMCA. The session, which is free to the public, requires registration by contacting the Association at 800-272-3900. The Portage Township YMCA is located at 3100 Willowcreek, Road, in Portage.
“Becoming an Expert Caregiver” is for those who are caring for a loved one with memory loss. Topics include verbal and non-verbal communication, coping with challenging behavior; preventing wandering and aiding in activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting and eating.
Today, approximately 5.3 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, including 120,000 Hoosiers. Every 70 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer’s disease, making Alzheimer’s disease the 6th leading cause of death. The direct and indirect costs of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia amount to more than $172 billion annually.
The Alzheimer’s Association is the world leader in Alzheimer’s research and support. Having awarded more than $265 million to nearly 1,800 research projects, the Alzheimer's Association is the largest private funder of Alzheimer research. The Association’s vision is a world without Alzheimer’s disease. For more information, please visit www.alz.org/indiana.