Is it Forgetfulness or Dementia? Peabody Home in Franklin is launching a FREE Caregiver Survival Workshop, to be held Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8 PM, on October 3, 17, 31, November 21, and December 5 and 19, at Peabody Home Cottage, 24 Peabody Place Franklin, NH 03235.

These workshops are open to anyone who is interested in and/or caring for someone with dementia. The classes will include educational information, tips to deal with common difficulties, and time to ask questions and/or share your own experiences.  
There are a total of 6 sessions. Participants do not need to attend every course, however, they do build upon one another.

Session 1: Exploring Dementia – Let’s Hear What the Experts Say.
Session 2: The Dance of the Caregiver Caring for the Person with Dementia; You Are in this Together.
Session 3: Stages of Dementia (Early) – I feel lost, Am I losing myself?
Session 4: Stages of Dementia (Mid) – Communication is Falling Apart.
Session 5: Stages of Dementia (Late) – I can’t do it Anymore, He Doesn’t Recognize Me.  
Session 6: Living with Dementia – Finding Moments of Joy, Dying with Dementia-let me go.

Additionally, attendees will have access to a list of several resources for more information, access to the Caregiver Survival Guide from the Care Blazers, a better understanding of what to expect, as well as tools to help caregivers cope and be more effective as the disease progresses.

Cheryl Barnes, RN, Certified Dementia Practitioner & Certified Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Care Trainer, will be facilitating these workshops, with nearly 40 years’ experience in Geriatrics & Dementia.

For more information, visit: www.peabodyhome.org/single-post/Dementia-Course. To register, call: Teresa at 603-934-3618.