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NEW | Check out Best Programs for Caregiving, a free, online directory of top-rated programs that support family and friend caregivers of individuals living with dementia. BPC has detailed information on nearly 50 dementia caregiving programs nationwide, giving dementia caregivers and the professionals who serve them an invaluable tool for finding vetted, evidence-based programs that fit their needs. Check it out at bpc.caregiver.org.

Join us for another outstanding presentation in our Dementia Friendly Pennsylvania Webinar Series- Finding the Joy in Dementia Caregiving! We are excited to welcome Loretta Veney, Inspirational Speaker & Certified LEGO®️Serious Play®️Facilitator! Register for free in advance: https://hubs.li/Q02B-n2Z0 Learning goals: - Dealing with the anxiety and stress of caregiving - Replacing dementia challenges with Joy - Ensuring daily doses of Joy

Balancing Work, Family & Dementia Care? 💔 Caring for a loved one with dementia can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. In-home care brings trusted support to your family, ensuring safety, companionship, and continuity in a familiar setting. Let’s explore if it's right for you. 🏡 #DementiaCare #InHomeCare #CaregiverSupport

Empowering caregivers with behavioural strategies not only enhances the care they provide but also their own well-being. Specialising in caregiver training, I focus on building resilience, understanding, and skills to manage the complexities of dementia care. #CaregiverSupport #BehaviourAnalysis #PositiveAgeing

So excited to present this important topic next week. Think about registering for this webinar. Jason Stutz Denise Scruggs, ADC, CDP, CADDCT, CMDCP, CDSGF, CMDCPT #seniorliving #assistedliving #memorycare #skillednursing

Are you struggling with the decision to tell others about your loved one's dementia diagnosis? This question opens the discussion on a topic many caregivers face: the importance of sharing that someone you love has dementia. In this episode of "Dementia Caregiving for Families," we explore this sensitive yet crucial issue. Watch or listen to the whole episode here: https://lnkd.in/gpEYTBXt

Are you struggling with the decision to tell others about your loved one's dementia diagnosis? This question opens the discussion on a topic many caregivers face: the importance of sharing that someone you love has dementia. In this episode of "Dementia Caregiving for Families," we explore this sensitive yet crucial issue. Watch or listen to the whole episode here: https://lnkd.in/ebJpJcDi

💡Confused about all the dementia caregiving jargon? Visit Dementia Map's Glossary for simple, 3-sentence explanations like this one about Arts and Arts Engagement. More are being added all the time! Visit the Dementia Map Glossary today to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gFHuDM4q

Caregiver Tips: 20 Things Not To Say To Someone Living With Dementia. Effective communication is the secret to providing compassionate care for individuals living with dementia. By avoiding the 20 things not to say, caregivers can promote a more supportive, person-centered, and empathetic environment. Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/g38KMXJh

The 6th video in the Empowering Caregivers online training is about safety in the home. Learn how to make your home as safe as it can be so you can have the peace of mind knowing you are doing all you can do to reduce the risks of falls or accidents. #caregiving Southern Caregiver Resource Center Click here to take the training: Empowering Caregivers | Animated Toolkit for Dementia Care (caregivingtraining.org)