Workshop to Provide Communication Strategies for Dementia Caregivers

EXETER, NH — The Alzheimer’s Association is presenting a workshop on communication strategies for dementia caregivers Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Exeter Senior Center, 30 Court St. in Exeter, according to a press release. Effective Communication Strategies explores how communication takes place when someone has dementia, teaches strategies to decode verbal and behavioral messages and will help caregivers connect and communicate through all stages of the disease.

To register or for more information call 800-272-3900 or visit alz.org/MANH.

The Alzheimer’s Association, with headquarters in Watertown, has regional offices in Springfield, Raynham, and Worcester, MA and Bedford. The Alzheimer Association provides services and programs for those with Alzheimer’s, family and professional caregivers in the form of support groups, a 24/7 Helpline, care consultation, advocacy efforts, research funding and education programs.

For more information about Alzheimer programs, visit alz.org/MANH or call 800.272.3900.

Submitted by Ella Schwotzer.