"Conversations With Those Who Care"

A 6-part video series with helpful ideas for home-bound Alzheimer's caregivers
hosted by family counselor & author Dwight Bain

Part 1 - So What Now? Warning Signs/Diagnosis
Part 2 - Being a Caregiver
Part 3 - How Safe is Safe?
Part 4 - Everyday Events: Bathing, Dressing and Mealtimes
Part 5 - Behavior Is Communication
Part 6 - Comfort Care in the Later Stages
View all 6 sessions at no cost by visiting this direct link at AlzOnline

http://alzonline.phhp.ufl.edu/en/classes/cwtwc/

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Florida Elder Helpline: 1-800-963-5337

National Eldercare Locator: 1-800-677-1116

"Conversations With Those Who Care" is sponsored by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, the Administration on Aging, and Share the Care, Inc. and is managed by the Center for Telehealth and Healthcare Communications at the University of Florida

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