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ESCANABA -- Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress will offer its Dementia Caregiving Series, a three-part online program designed for family caregivers of people with dementia, from 11 a.m. to noon Eastern time Tuesdays, Sept. 15, Sept. 22, and Sept. 29 via Zoom.
During the three online sessions participants will learn basic information about dementia and its impact on brain function, how to communicate more effectively with someone who has dementia, recognize stages of dementia, how to provide meaningful daily activities based on the interests and abilities of the person with dementia, how to better understand and address dementia related behaviors, and learn strategies and benefits of self-care.
Each session is an hour long.
There is no charge for this program, but registration is required.
To register, go to www.upcap.org (click on EVENTS) or call 2-1-1 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time for assistance.
Registration ends when the class is full or on Friday.
Participants must have a device with internet connection and email address to attend.