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The Savvy Caregiver
A free six-session training for family and friends who are active caregivers, caring for those living with Alzheimer's or related dementias
The Savvy Caregiver Program is a free six-session training for family and friends who are active caregivers, caring for those living with Alzheimer’s or related dementias!
The next Savvy Caregiver Program will be held at the Residence at Riverbend, located at 149 County Road in Ipswich, MA, Wednesdays 2-4pm, beginning May 16, 2018 and concluding June 20.
Taking care of a person living with Alzheimer’s or related dementia is specialized work. To do this work successfully, caregivers need special skills, knowledge, and a positive attitude that helps them to care themselves.
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Become an expert in Caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s or related dementias!
Savvy Caregiver will help you:
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- Understand the impact of dementia on both you and the person you are caring for,
- Learn the skills you need to manage daily life,
- Take control and set goals,
- Communicate more effectively,
- Strengthen family resources,
- Feel better about your caregiving, and
- Take care of you!
Advance registration for this program is required. For information and to register, contact SeniorCare at 978-281-1750 x569.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the Administration for Community Living in collaboration with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Elder Services of Merrimack Valley.