Your are invited to a learning opportunity, entitled “Building Caregiver Confidence,” for family caregivers and friends who care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 22, and Thursday, May 29, in the Community Room. Speakers from the Alzheimer’s Association — Heart of America Chapter will present each topic.

Refreshments will be served. This is a free event however, pre-registration is requested. Register by calling Debbie Holroyd at (785) 271-1844 or emailing  dholroyd@alz.org. You may also register through Amanda Rall at 323-3801 or Kristin Smith at 323-3800.

Schedule of Topics:

Thursday May 22

What can I expect?

An overview of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias including diagnosis, stages and family experiences.

Who is this person that I am caring for?

A discussion on managing resistance to care and communication.

Thursday, May 29

I can’t do this anymore!

A conversation about the dilemma and issues around the placement decision. Covers options, resources and the decision making process.

I should, I ought, I have to…

A discussion on the guilt that typically goes along with the role of caregiver as well as the impact guilt has on caretaking.