A free family caregiver workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, March 17, at First United Methodist Church, 200 W. Sixth Ave.
The session is for those who would like to learn about caring for an adult with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
The Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and The Caring Place will host the event.
“The workshop will present an overview of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and provide caregiving tips that maintain respect, dignity and quality of life for the person living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease,” a spokesman said in a news release.”Information will also be presented on nutrition, behavior, communication techniques and activities.”
This workshop is sponsored by the Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative at UAMS, which is funded by a Health Resources and Services Administration’s Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program grant.
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“The UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging serves the needs of an aging generation with the highest standards of research and care. It was established through a 1997 gift of $28.8 million from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation and expanded through a 2009 foundation gift of $33.4 million,” a spokesman said.
“Within the institute is the Arkansas Aging Initiative (AAI), created from part of Arkansas’ share of the Master Tobacco Settlement to improve the health of older Arkansans through interdisciplinary clinical care and innovative education programs, and to influence state and national health policy.”
The AAI created seven Centers on Aging throughout the state. These centers offer the Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program so older adults might have more opportunities to remain at home, the spokesman said.
For details to register for the workshop, call 870-879-1440 or visit www.uamscaregiving.org.