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Institute on Aging - Empowering Family Caregivers

How do you make sense of memory loss?

In addition to the online course, there is a training package version of the program!

Making Sense of Memory Loss is a five-part, evidenced-based education program for family members and friends of persons in the early stages of memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. This training package enables staff or family members to effectively teach others about the causes and treatments of memory loss and related symptoms, communication strategies, planning for the future, and decision-making skills in everyday life. As a trainer, your materials include a 154-page scripted Leader’s Guide with step-by-step instructions plus a CD-ROM with 80 PowerPoint slides, handouts, marketing templates, evaluation tools, and a Participant’s Guide.

Bring this five-week education program to your community and help family members improve their:

• knowledge of memory loss, causes, and treatments

• communication with a loved one

• knowledge of tools to plan for the future

• decision-making skills and more!

The topics covered include:

 

1. Overview of memory loss and related symptoms

2. Communication strategies

3. Making decisions

4. Planning for the future

5. Effective ways of coping and caring

 

To purchase or for more information, call (847) 492-6753 or email: jwoodall@matherlifeways.com

Checks, Master Card and Visa accepted

Making Sense of Memory Loss is an evidence-based program developed by:

  • Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging
  • Greater Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association

The program has been evaluated by nine chapters of the Alzheimer’s Association.

 

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