Elder Services Announces Caregiver Training Series
Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc. in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts Chapter, will be offering a series of six stand-alone caregiver training sessions starting March 3. Topics include: What is Dementia, Best Ways to Interact with the Person, Caring for the Person at Home, Asking for Help, Taking Care of Yourself, and Planning for the Future.All training sessions will be held at Elder Services, 66 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield. Sessions will take place from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on March 3, March 17, March 31, April 14, April 28 and May 12, and are open to all non-professional caregivers.
Alzheimer’s Disease is a progressive, degenerative, neurological illness of the brain from which there is no recovery. It is estimated that over 5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, and the cost of caring for these persons is over 100 billion dollars a year. About 47% of all nursing home residents have Alzheimer’s disease but over 70% of all people with Alzheimer’s live at home. Family members or friends provide almost 75% of their care. Caring for people with Alzheimer’s is a complex, demanding job. Elder Services anticipates that this series of stand-alone training sessions will assist caregivers in caring for their loved ones.
To register, and to learn more about the Alzheimer’s training sessions please call Elder Services at 413-499-0524 or 1-800-544-5242.
