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The Watermark Launches Alzheimer's Learning Series for Family Caregivers
On Wednesday, April 23, The Watermark at East Hill will kick off a four-part learning series designed for people who are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory loss. Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the senior living community, located at 611 East Hill Road in Southbury.
The classes will be led by the Alzheimer’s Resource Center’s Director of Community Services Stephani Shivers and Director of Community and Family Relations Shaiza Chaudry. Located in Planstville, the Alzheimer’s Resource Center is an organization that provides families and patients with guidance, resources and information on Alzheimer’s disease.
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The first session will be an introduction to Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss and will explore different forms of dementia, the disease and its processes, and how to best relate to people living with it.
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The following topics will be discussed at the subsequent classes:
April 30: What it feels like to have memory loss and how to create positive, emotional experiences for loved ones through innovative approaches to care.
May 7: How to approach and communicate with people living with dementia in a way that provides safe and successful assistance in their routines.
“As more loved ones choose to provide care to those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory loss, it has become increasingly important that resources are available to help them through this difficult process,” said Michelle Bettigole, Executive Director of The Watermark at East Hill. “We encourage anyone who is providing care to attend these informative sessions in our safe and supportive environment.”
This series of classes is free of charge and open to the public, however reservations are required. For more information or to RSVP, please contact The Watermark at East Hill at 203-262-6868.
About The Watermark at East Hill:
The Watermark at East Hill, situated on 55 acres overlooking the Pomperaug River Valley in Southbury, CT, is a distinctive community for seniors, offering exceptional independent living, assisted living, skilled rehabilitation and memory care. In September 2012, The Watermark at East Hill opened The Villa which offers innovative memory care services in a small-house designed residence for just 14 individuals. The Watermark at East Hill is professionally managed by Watermark Retirement Communities, a company committed to creating extraordinary communities where people thrive.
For more information, please visit www.watermarkcommunities.com/EastHill or www.facebook.com/WatermarkAtEastHill.
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