Williamstown Commons to Offer Presentation on Alzheimer’s Home Care
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The “Insights on Caregiving” program will present practical information on the challenges of caregiving at home, including communicating with loved ones with memory problems, identifying medical issues, managing repetitive and other problem behaviors, and recognizing and managing caregiver stress. The program will provide caregivers insight into their needs and issues related to care of a loved one at home.
“We encourage caregivers of people suffering from Alzheimer’s, or anyone who has a loved one stricken with Alzheimer’s, to come to this informative presentation,” said Williamstown Commons Administrator Michelle Wuest. “This will also be a wonderful opportunity for people to strengthen their skills in Alzheimer’s care and also learn about the array the resources available to help support them and their loved ones with Alzheimer’s Disease.”
Dr. King is a specialist in geriatrics with 20 years of experience treating diseases and syndromes common to older persons, including the evaluation and management of Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. Having recently moved to the area from Hartford, CT, she now provides primary care and geriatric consultative services at Williamstown Medical Associates in Williamstown.
Beth Hinkley Mougin is a social worker with over 25 years experience in the fields of Alzheimer's Disease and Hospice with specialized focus on the needs of family caregivers. Hinkley Mougin is a medical social worker for the Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice of Northern Berkshire. Hinkley Mougin has facilitated the monthly Alzheimer's Support Group for the past 16 years at the VNA & Hospice. She has managed special care units for individuals with Alzheimer's Disease in nursing home and assisted living settings with the focus on relationship-based care, and has provided community planning and caregiver education throughout Berkshire County.
Complimentary refreshments will be served. For more information and to RSVP for the reception, call Williamstown Commons at 413-458-2111.
