(WNY News Now) – The Alzheimer’s Association offers a free education program in Jamestown to help caregivers balance safety with independence for people living with dementia.
Alzheimer’s Association offers program on supporting independence in people with dementia
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will offer a free education program on supporting independence in people living with dementia at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 29, at the Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services, 107 Institute St. in Jamestown, N.Y.
“People living with dementia want to remain independent for as long as possible, yet caregivers may not know how to balance safety and independence,” says Andrea Koch, director of community engagement for the WNY Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
The program, part of the Association’s new “Empowered Caregiver” education series, will cover how dementia changes a person’s independence and impacts safety, how to provide the right amount of support, and tips to make every activity meaningful to the person living with dementia.
Individuals can register online at bit.ly/AlzJamesJan2025 or by calling 800.272.3900.
To learn more about Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, or for help 24/7, call the Alzheimer’s Association Helpline at 800.272.3900 or visit alz.org.
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