(WNY News Now) – The Alzheimer’s Association’s Western New York Chapter offers a free program to assist caregivers in balancing safety and independence for those living with dementia.
BUFFALO – 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 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5, at the Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Dr. in Dunkirk.
“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 outreach 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/DunkirkSupportingAlzFeb 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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