Free Educational Series Targets Caregivers of Dementia Patients

Registration is underway for a free educational series that will help caregivers understand how to provide the best possible care for their loved ones with dementia. “Learning to Live with Dementia” focuses on the various types of dementia and how to manage symptoms.

Nancy Flaherty, MS, a certified dementia practitioner, is presenter for the series. She has extensive experience working with family caregivers and facilitating caregiver groups. The four components of the program, which are the same for both series, are: Dementia Basics, Mystery and Reality of Living with Different Dementias, Person-Centered Care, and Compassionate Care. Monthly Solutions groups will provide further opportunities for caregivers who have completed the Learning to Live with Dementia series to discuss topics related to caregiving.

Following is the complete schedule and registration information:

Spring Series: April 2 and May 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, 510 North 93 St.  To register, contact Chris Lund, director of lay ministry, clund@st-timothys.com or (402) 391-1144.

Fall Series: Sept. 10 and Oct. 8 at the Servite Center of Compassion, 7400 Military Ave. To register, contact Sister Margaret Stratman at (402) 951-3026 or scc@osms.org.

Registration is limited, and those who sign up are asked to attend all sessions. For more information, contact Nancy Flaherty, Flaherty Senior Consulting, at (402) 312-9324 or flahertyconsulting@cox.net.