(LUBBOCK) – Caregivers for Alzheimer’s patients have the opportunity to learn about activities for those who have Alzheimer’s at the next Alzheimer’s 101 education seminar on Tuesday, May 24 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Knipling Education Conference Center.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with a person’s memory, thinking and behavior. Because Alzheimer’s affects the way people think and behave, the activities patients participate in need to be tailored to fit their individual needs.
This month’s meeting, presented by Laura Heinz, the education chair for the Lubbock Area Alzheimer’s Association STAR chapter, will focus on strategies for planning activities, what activities are appropriate and how to create a positive experience for the patient. The information presented at this meeting is important for Alzheimer’s caregivers so they can better care for their patient or loved one.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn how to modify some activities so that someone suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia can take part in the activity in a safe, positive and productive manner.
If a caregiver would like to attend the Alzheimer’s 101 seminar, but needs help with a loved one, La Paloma will arrange free care for the loved one while the caregiver attends the outreach session.
This event, hosted by Covenant Health and the Lubbock Alzheimer’s Association, is free and open to the community. Covenant urges caregivers to come and learn more about involving loved ones in appropriate and positive activities.
To R.S.V.P. for the seminar, please call 1.866.4COVENANT (1.866.426.8362).