This three-part online Dementia training series is for caregivers of people with dementia. Each class is an hour long.August 25: The Dementia Overview for Family and Friends online class provides information about dementia as a disease, how the disease affects more than just memory, the role of confusion, and communication skills as well as providing strategies and techniques useful for daily interaction with individuals living with dementia. September 1: Planning Activities for Persons with Dementia online class provides information on engaging activities and assisting individuals with dementia in a way that promotes contented involvement, as well as strategies and techniques … Continue reading

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a highly effective self-care workshop for family caregivers. Research studies find high rates of depression and anxiety among caregivers and increased vulnerability to health problems. Caregivers frequently cite restriction of personal activities and social life as problems. In addition, caregivers often feel a lack of control over events and a sense of powerlessness which can have a significant negative impact on their physical and emotional health. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers online program will provide caregivers tools to help reduce stress and increase relaxation, make tough decisions, reduce guilt, anger and depression, communicate effectively, set … Continue reading

Powerful Tools for Caregivers was designed to help family caregivers better care for themselves while caring for a relative or friend.This 6-week online workshop was developed as an educational program designed to help informal family caregivers better care for themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Caregivers will benefit from the class whether they are helping a parent, spouse, or friend living at home, in long-term care, or across the country.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a highly effective self-care workshop for family caregivers. Research studies find high rates of depression and anxiety among caregivers and increased vulnerability to health problems. Caregivers frequently cite restriction of personal activities and social life as problems. In addition, caregivers often feel a lack of control over events and a sense of powerlessness which can have a significant negative impact on their physical and emotional health. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers online program will provide caregivers tools to help reduce stress and increase relaxation, make tough decisions, reduce guilt, anger and depression, communicate effectively, set … Continue reading

Savvy Caregiver is recognized as a leading evidence-based dementia family caregiver training program. Savvy Caregiver is designed to provide the most relevant dementia knowledge, skills, and mastery to support family members as they provide care for their relative or friend living with dementia. Savvy Caregiver has been proven to decrease family caregiver distress, burden, and depression, while increasing caregivers’ sense of competence and confidence in their care role.

REST is a unique training program where you receive education and tools needed to provide respite care to individuals across the lifespan.REST (Respite Education & Support Tools) is an originally designed educational course that provides respite training to individuals who want to offer care to those in need and provide assistance to their caregivers. As a REST-trained companion, you spend one-on-one time with seniors or those in need, giving the gift of your time to provide a valuable service. The ultimate goal of this training course is to assist individuals to become effective companions and respite volunteers.