Memory Care Series: Care for the Caregivers

Thursday, February 10, 2022
9:30 PM 11:00 PM

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A caregiver is anyone who provides care for another person. Millions of people living in the United States take care of a friend or family member with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Sometimes caregivers live with the person or nearby, other times they live far away. For many families, caring for a person with dementia isn’t just one person’s job, but the role of many people who share tasks and responsibilities. No matter what kind of caregiver you are, taking care of another person can be overwhelming at times. This program will cover:

*Ideas, tips, and suggestions on how to care for yourself

*Physical Health, Mental Health, and Emotional Health

*Mind, Body, Spirit

*Learn to Laugh and Enjoy the Journey of Caregiving

*Information, Resources, Support and Services for Caregivers and Persons Living with Dementia

Presented by Jennifer Bennett, LMSW, CDP, the the Avon Senior Center Coordinator. Jennifer is responsible for scheduling all programs, classes, activities, groups, meals, exercise, events, learning opportunities as well as providing socialization, recreation, information, resources, outreach and advocacy for older adults. She has worked as a nursing home social worker and a medical social worker for a Home Care agency. Jennifer graduated from CCSU (Central CT State University) with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. She graduated from UCONN with her Master’s degree in Social Work. She is a LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) with CT DPH (Department of Public Health). She is a CDP (Certified Dementia Practitioner) through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. She is a Dementia Friend and Dementia Champion as well as a Facilitator for VDT (Virtual Dementia Tour). She is trained in Mental Health First Aid, 1st Aid/CPR/AED, ServSafe food certified and is a trained Facilitator for the evidence-based program AMP (Aging Mastery Program). She is on the Executive Board for CASCP (CT Association of Senior Center Personnel), is a member of CLASS (CT Local Administrators of Social Services), a member of NASW & NASW CT (National Association of Social Workers & CT Chapter) and she is the CT Representative to the NCOA/NISC Leadership Collaborative (National Council on Aging/National Institute of Senior Centers). She loves working with older adults and their families. She has both professional and personal experience working with and caring for persons with dementia. She has run Dementia Support Groups, Caregiver Support Groups and Bereavement Support Groups. She has a passion for older adults, families and helping people live their best life with quality and dignity!

People living with dementia, caregivers, and anyone who wants to learn more about dementia are encouraged to attend. This program will be closed-captioned. The program will not be recorded.

Other programs in this series:

January 13, 2022: Dementia 101

March 24, 2022: Healthy Eating for People Living with Dementia. Register here.

April 21, 2022: Activities for People Living with Dementia. Register here.

Presented online through Zoom. Registration required.

This program is jointly sponsored by The Avon Free Public Library, The Avon Senior Center, The Bloomfield Public Library, and The Canton Public Library, with financial support from the Friends of the Avon Free Public Library.