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The Empowered Caregiver Series - Part 2 - Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors
People living with dementia may use behaviors as a way to communicate their needs and feelings as the disease progresses. Learn how dementia can change a person's behavior, possible triggers, and person-centered care approaches to address these behaviors.
Topics in this program include:
- How dementia affects behavior
- Identifying and understanding possible triggers
- Non-medical and medical approaches to addressing behaviors
- Four steps for managing behaviors
Please consider joining us for Part 1: "Supporting Independence" on May 5th at 11am.
This program is presented by the Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern New York and supported by a grant from the New York State Department of Health.