Laural Ridge Offers Caregiver Course
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- Category: Health and Wellness
- Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 February 2012 15:29
- Written by Bonnie Leavy-Mello
Laurel Ridge is pleased to partner with the Alzheimer’s Association for its upcoming Caregiver Course. This course is meant for caregivers, family members, spouses, and people who are directly impacted with memory care concerns. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
This 4-part course is hosted by Laurel Ridge at 642 Danbury Road (Route 7), Ridgefield. We will be serving a complimentary light dinner with reservations at (203) 438-8226. In order to receive a certificate, you must attend all four classes. Please register immediately as space is limited.
March 8th: Alzheimer’s Association Programs and Services (6PM-8PM)
Speaker: Kristen Cusato, CT Southwest Regional Dir. Alzheimer’s Association - Overview of Alzheimer’s Disease
Speaker: Dr. Dan Wollman, Medical Dir., Palliative Care Service, St. Vincent’s
March 15th: Communication Techniques / Behavioral Challenges / Safety (6PM-8PM)
Speaker: Dawn Pelazza, R.N. Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County
March 22nd: Family Dynamics: A Healthy Caregiver / Community Resources (6PM-8PM)
Speaker: Mary Underwood, Corporate Division of Memory Care, Maplewood Senior Living
Speaker: Marianne Haynes, Dir., Social Services Laurel Ridge Health Care Center
March 29th: Legal and Financial Issues (6PM-8PM)
Speaker: Ann Fowler-Cruz, Elder Care Attorney, Cohen & Wolf
Thursdays
March 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
6:00-8:00pm
Laurel Ridge Health Care Center
642 Danbury Road
Ridgefield CT 06877
To register call Laurel Ridge at (203)438-8226
(Light supper will be served)
