Charles Evans Lecture on the Art & Science of Caregiving Click here [https://www.caringkindnyc.org/caregivinglecture] to visit our upcoming event. Past events 2016 A Conversation with David Hyde Pierce & David Shenk: “The Forgetting” 15 Years Later Visit Page > [https://www.caringkindnyc.org/caregivinglecture] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CaringKind Annual Meeting 2016 Traumatic Brain Injury: Prevention, Treatment, and the Consequences [...]

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Care Partner Education | Professional Education| Workforce Development Our experienced staff offers educational programs to sensitize professionals and para-professionals to the special needs of people with dementia and their families. Understanding Dementia for Professionals This educational seminar provides an opportunity for professionals to learn about Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, and how to apply this information to their profession. After attending this course, socia [...]

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Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community?  Do you want to make a difference in the lives of families facing Alzheimer's and dementia? Do you have good communication skills, empathy, and a desire to learn and grow professionally? If so, we invite you to become a support group facilitator for CaringKind. As a support group facilitator, you will have the opportunity to: * Lead meetings with a group of 5-10 caregivers and/or people with dementia on a regular basis (usua [...]

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A ten hour workshop, which focuses on a person-centered care approach, is conducted in a supportive and nonjudgmental environment. The training is offered at a variety of times in order to accommodate diverse schedules of Caregivers. This interactive educational program is designed to improve the quality of life of the Caregiver and the Person With Dementia. Topics covered include: * Understanding Dementia * Effective Communication (Verbal and Non-Verbal) Strategies * All Behaviors Have Me [...]

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Upcoming Webinars Understanding the Residential and Healthcare Continuum Assisted living, home care, memory care, long term care? What's difference? What does my insurance pay for? As Alzheimer's or dementia progresses, daily care needs increase. Understanding the complexities and terminology of health and residential care can be overwhelming. Caring family members and friends need practical wisdom on available services and their cost. Learning what's available and planning for care in advan [...]

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