Family Caregiver Workshops

The Schmieding Center offers FREE workshops to family caregivers.

Click here for more information or call 479-751-3043 with questions!

Note that separate registrations are required for each participant, and you can register for as many as you want.

These will be online via Zoom, and you will receive the link once your registration is complete

Session 1: Aug. 5th 1-2pm
Introduction and Anatomy of the Alzheimer’s Brain
The focus of this session will be an introduction to dementia, explaining the difference between Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia, and discussing how dementia affects the brain.

Session 2: Aug. 12th 1-2pm
Communication with a Person with Dementia
Session two will teach participants tips and techniques for communicating with someone with dementia.

Session 3: Aug 19th 1-2pm
Activities for People with Dementia
Learn about ways to engage people with dementia in meaningful and therapeutic activities.

Session 4: Aug 26th 1-2pm
Caregiver Stress
Discuss how stress affects you as a caregiver and learn strategies to help reduce this stress.