Weekly Overview
Unit One: "Overview of Memory Loss and Related Symptoms”
You and other participants will get to know each other. Information is provided about the medical aspects and causes of memory loss, the current state of research, and the need for diagnosis and drug treatments.
Unit Two: "Communication Strategies"
This class offers an overview of communication changes that are typical in early memory loss. Participants will learn the principles of maintaining communication with a person experiencing memory loss.
Unit Three: "Making Decisions"
Practical issues in everyday life are addressed, such as driving a car, handling health and financial decisions, and managing household tasks.
Unit Four: "Planning for the Future"
This class helps participants prepare for changes that are likely to occur over the course of a progressive memory disorder. Legal and financial planning and accessing community resources are described.
Unit Five: "Effective Ways of Coping and Caring"
This final class emphasizes the involvement of the person with memory loss in a variety of activities. Family members also can learn about ways to take care of themselves.
If you’re interested in bringing this innovative, evidence-based, online program to your workplace or registering as an individual student, please click here or contact:
Jon Woodall
Mather LifeWays
1603 Orrington, Suite 1800
Evanston, IL 60201
Tel: (847) 492-6753
Fax: (847) 492-7513
jwoodall@matherlifeways.com
