The Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter will host a special Caregiver Lunch & Learn Webinar Series this month with topics that range from getting a dementia assessment to caring for yourself as a caregiver.
Dr. Natalie Kayani, Medical Director of Geriatric Medicine with Summa Health Senior Health Center, will be one of the guest speakers. All sessions are free, and participants can preregister for one weekly webinar or several. The webinars occur every Wednesday of the month. Each session starts at noon and lasts for one hour. To register, call 800.272.3900. After registering, a link and a phone number to the session will be provided so you can attend even if you do not have internet service.
Wednesday, September 16
Noon – 1 p.m.
Exploring Dementia
Assessments
Special Guest: Dr. Natalie Kayani, Medical Director of Geriatric Medicine, Summa Health Senior Health Center, will share how to recognize problematic memory changes, what to expect during the dementia assessment and the specific questions a good assessment can answer.
Wednesday, September 23
Noon – 1 p.m.
Adapting Activities for People with Dementia
This program will provide strategies and recommendations for activities and talk about how to engage people in those activities.
Wednesday, September 30
Noon – 1 p.m.
Caring for the Caregiver
This webinar will discuss the impact of caregiver stress, the importance of self-care, and ways to stay healthy as a caregiver.
