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Caregivers | Last Active: Nov 12, 2023 | Replies (707)Comment receiving replies
Hi @gznqk5 - Yes. Our Savvy Caregiver Workshop was 6 weeks with a 2 hour session each week. The workshop itself was free but if we wanted to, we could pay $10 to get the Manual that came with it. It was well worth the $10! I like to have it available to refresh my memory from time to time. For me, one of the most valuable parts was the information on stages of dementia. Can you share what you found most helpful?
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The video showing ALZ ladies making peanut butter & jelly (or ham & cheese?) sandwiches, at various stages of the disease, was the most memorable. To this day, my husband often makes his own PB & J for lunch. Encouraging independence, at any level, is so important. BTW, the 3-ring binder, full of exercises & info, was free.
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@debraw706 I also attended in Mi. Very informative. Best part was that everyone shared their experiences. And the stages explained a lot. My husband is in a facility...hardest thing ever done. Still have doubts he should be there. Our daughters were worried about my health having him home. Alzheimer and Aphasia are his diag. I'm all alone. Going through counseling...seems helpful. Highly recommend the workshop.