All caregivers benefit by receiving: practical guidance, emotional support and as needed connection with skilled providers.
Caregiver support is a vital part of our community.
These informal events are welcoming to all community members who provide care for their loved one.
Attendees can learn about:
- Caregiver education
- County resources for caregivers
- Tools to navigate local supports
- How care-givers can maintain a healthy mind, body and soul
- Planning ahead as a caregiver
- and much more
Prepare for calm over the holidays
Offered at two locations - attend one or both sessions
With religious holidays and the end of year season it is a good opportunity to reflect, let go of some tension, connect with other caregivers and learn about helpful supports for caregivers.
Tuesday December 11, 6.30pm-8.30pm
Location: White Oak Community Library, 11701 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring
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Thursday December 27, 1.30pm-3.30pm
Location: Marilyn J Praisner Branch Library, 14910 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville
Registration Required: click here to sign up
Caregiving & Dementia: Understanding Responsive Behaviors
Presentation and Discussion
Caregiving & Dementia: Understanding Responsive Behaviors is a two-part series developed by Jennifer Brush, Program Director, The National Center for Montessori and Aging at Crossway Community, in partnership with Montgomery County Maryland’s Caregiver Support Program.
These short presentations introduce the concept of purposeful engagement for people living with cognitive impairment and provide effective guidance for the caregiver when faced with behavior challenges. The easy to implement suggestions integrate Montessori for Aging principles with dementia care best practices research.
We will view both parts of this series
Part 1 - Introduces challenges associated with dementia, approaches that can support purposeful engagement in the home, and how caregivers can better understand the unique capacity of their loved one.
Part 2 – Provides practical guidance on how to establish a planned home environment that is person centered, with opportunities for the person living with dementia to participate in activities they enjoy and contribute to their home community.
These short presentations introduce the concept of purposeful engagement for people living with cognitive impairment and provide effective guidance for the caregiver when faced with behavior challenges. The easy to implement suggestions integrate Montessori for Aging principles with dementia care best practices research.
We will view both parts of this series
Part 1 - Introduces challenges associated with dementia, approaches that can support purposeful engagement in the home, and how caregivers can better understand the unique capacity of their loved one.
Part 2 – Provides practical guidance on how to establish a planned home environment that is person centered, with opportunities for the person living with dementia to participate in activities they enjoy and contribute to their home community.
Thursday December 13, 6.30pm-8.30pm
Location: Olney Community Library, 3500 Olney Laytonsville Road, Olney
Registration Required: click here to sign up
Introduction to family caregiving supports
Are new to being a family caregiver or feeling the need for more supports. This session will help you better understand what supports are available in Montgomery County and explain you can get connected with peer to peer resources and community based programs. Open to family, friends, spouses and neighbors. By attending this program you will learn:- why caregiver support groups are so valuable and what to expect
- how adult medical day programs can improve the long term health of both the caregiver and their loved one
- free local caregiver supports
Tuesday December 18, 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Location: Silver Spring Library Small Meeting Room, 900 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring
(free parking available at the Wayne Avenue Parking Garage
(free parking available at the Wayne Avenue Parking Garage
Registration Required: click here to sign up
