Ask the Alzheimer’s Expert is brought to you each week by Elayne Forgie and the Alzheimers’ Care Resource Center.
Question: What is Coaching for Caregivers™ and how can it help me?
Answer: The Coaching for Caregivers™ program was designed to provide you with the opportunity to receive all of the benefits that come with attending a support group or caregiver workshop, but is available to you on a one-on-one basis in a comfortable environment you choose, and at a time that is convenient for you.
Common issues that may be explored in dementia specific Coaching for Caregivers™ session include:
- Adjustment to a new diagnosis or progression of symptoms
- Adjustment to changed roles/expectations within a couple or family
- Need for guidance about future plans
- Grief and loss desire for improved coping skills
- Learn how to reduce stress and improve coping skills
- Need for understanding regarding behavior and personality changes in a person who has Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia
- A desire for a confidential and accepting setting in which to vent and discuss feelings
- Understand Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
- Manage the symptoms of memory loss
- Understand the behaviors commonly seen in Alzheimer’s and dementia patients
- Learn new ways to respond to challenging behaviors
- Find balance in your life and learn ways to take care of your own important self-care needs
- Learn strategies to effectively communicate with the Alzheimer’s/dementia patient
To schedule a Coaching for Caregivers™ session, call the Alzheimer’s Care Resource Center at (561) 588-4545. To submit your questions to Ask the Expert, send an e-mail to [email protected]
