Caregiver Support Program: FIRST Class Registration & Dementia Education Series

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Caregivers FIRST Class Registration & Dementia Education Series
 

Zablocki VA Health Care System;  Dec. 21, 2022

Caregivers Finding, Important, Resources, Support & Training (FIRST)

Caregivers FIRST is a training program for caregivers of Veterans with physical or cognitive impairments.

Caregivers FIRST is a program designed to help caregivers: Learn new skills, Practice positive self-care, connect with other caregivers and Navigate VA and community resources.

  • Class 1: Introduction 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Jan 26
  • Class 2: Hands-on strategies 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Feb. 2
  • Class 3: Coping skills and strategies 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Feb 9
  • Class 4: Support-seeking strategies 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Feb 16

All sessions will take place online through the virtual platform WebEx.

Caregivers have the option of calling in or utilizing the video feature.

Interested caregivers should RSVP to:

Jane Eiting or Kelly Krause
VA Caregiver Support Program
To reserve a spot call: 414-384-2000 ext. 44571

Register by Jan 12, 2023
Call soon, limited space is available.

Caregiver First Workbooks will be mailed out.

Caregiver FIRST Outreach Flyer attached.

Alzheimer's Association Dementia Education Series in conjunction with the VA Caregiver Support Program

Join us for one or both of these free programs for support.
REGISTRATION is required to receive Zoom
information for one or both programs.

Dementia Education Series: Effective Communication Strategies
Tuesday, January 17 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | via Zoom
To register for this class, click here or call 1-800-272-3900.

Communication is more than just talking and listening – it’s also about
sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial
expressions and body language. As people with Alzheimer’s disease and
other dementias progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost,
families need new ways to connect. 

  • Explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s
  • Learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by
    someone with dementia
  • Identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.

Dementia Education Series: Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors
Tuesday, January 24 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | via Zoom
To register for this class, click here or call 1-800-272-3900.

Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary
ways for people with dementia to communicate their needs and
feelings as the ability to use language is lost. However, some
behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage.

  • Decode behavioral messages
  • Identify common behavior triggers
  • learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.

The general public is welcome to attend.

Alzheimer's Association Education Series January 2023 Flyer attached.

For more information on the Milwaukee VA Caregiver Support Program click here.