The Savvy Caregiver Program is a free six-session training for family and friends who are active caregivers, caring for those living with Alzheimer’s or related dementias. Taking care of a person living with Alzheimer’s or related dementia is specialized work. To do this work successfully, caregivers need special skills, knowledge, and a positive attitude that helps them to care themselves. Savvy Caregiver will help participants: • Understand the impact of dementia on both you and the person you are caring for, • Learn the skills you need to manage daily life, • Take control and set goals, • Communicate more effectively, • Strengthen family resources, • Feel better about your caregiving, and • Take care of you. A virtual SAVVY Caregiver workshop is scheduled for April 14 through May 19, 2022 from 4pm to 6pm.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the Administration for Community Living in collaboration with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Elder Services of Merrimack Valley.
