he Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association helps households cope via the pandemic with their digital instructional packages. It’s referred to as the Dementia Tremendous Saturday Sequence, and it 
was designed for household caregivers and people who need to study dementia.
Their second digital occasion will happen Saturday, June 13 from 10 am to 1:30 pm.
Right here’s their schedule:
10 – 11 am: Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body – “For hundreds of years, we’ve identified that the well being of the mind and the physique are related. However now, science is ready to present insights into how one can make way of life decisions that will assist you to preserve your mind and physique wholesome as you age. Be part of us to study analysis within the areas of food regimen and diet, train, cognitive exercise, and social engagement, and use hands-on instruments that can assist you incorporate these suggestions right into a plan for wholesome growing older.”
11 am – 12 pm: Dementia Conversations – “When somebody is displaying indicators of dementia, it’s time to speak. Typically, conversations with household about altering behaviors might be difficult and uncomfortable. This program gives ideas for breaking the ice with your loved ones so you’ll be able to deal with a few of the commonest points which might be troublesome to debate: going to the physician for a prognosis or medical therapy, deciding when to cease driving, and making authorized and monetary plans for future care.”
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: COVID-19 & Caregiving – “The COVID-19 coronavirus has launched extra concerns and challenges for these dwelling with dementia and people offering take care of family members with dementia. Households, care companions, and caregivers should now present routine, each day care, and adapt to the modifications related to COVID-19. This program focuses on caring for a cherished one with dementia through the COVID-19 pandemic. Matters in this system embrace concerns for the results of COVID-19 coronavirus on dementia, caregiving ideas, house actions, extra ideas for offering care in care services, working with in-home care suppliers throughout this time, and figuring out caregiver stress. Be part of us to study COVID-19-specific assets obtainable via the Alzheimer’s Affiliation.”
You may register for these occasions here, or name the Alzheimer’s Affiliation 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.
For more information in regards to the Alzheimer’s Affiliation and their Tremendous Saturday Sequence – click here