Caregiver Forum to Address Dementia Support and Resources – May 29
People caring for a family member or friend with dementia at times can find themselves frustrated by difficult or confusing behavior. Learning to understand the behaviors associated with different stages of dementia can help caregivers stay calm and better cope with the day-to-day challenges.
Dr. Richard Moore, medical director of Senior Focus
Caregivers can learn more about the progression of dementia and what to expect at the different stages of the disease at the upcoming Community Caregiver Forum on May 29.
Geriatrician Richard Moore, M.D., medical director of Mills Peninsula’s Senior Focus, will discuss the behavioral and memory issues associated with dementia and other issues that affect caregivers, such as depression.
Depression is a common challenge for both caregivers and people with dementia, according to Dr. Moore. “In the early stages, people with dementia often get depressed as they become aware of their loss of cognitive function,” Dr. Moore said.
Caregivers also can slide into depression under the emotional stress of caring for a loved one with a progressive disease.
“The caregiver has to take care of themselves first,” he said. “Caregivers are sick more often, go to the emergency room more often and have more mental health issues than others.”
The forum will offer tips for managing behaviors that are typical in various stages of dementia and offer insights into what is happening medically and physically as the disease progresses. For example, communication issues can arise when a person with dementia experiences difficulty with speech.
The Caregiver Forum will also feature presentations from a team of dementia specialists, including a medical social worker, an occupation therapist and the dementia program coordinator.
Community Caregiver Forum
May 29, 2012
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Senior Focus
1720 El Camino Real, #10
Burlingame, CA
Call 650-696-3660 to register
See a list of caregiving classes and events offered by our Senior Focus program in May and June, 2012.
Read more senior health and wellness topics on our blog.
Additional Online Resources:
Learn about caring for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease on the Alzheimer’s Association website.
Learn more about Alzheimer’s and dementia on the Alzheimer’s Association website.
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