“Most family caregivers assume the care of a loved one without access to needed training and education,” said Gayle Alston, director of RCI Training Center for Excellence. “Caregiving for a loved one is a rewarding and loving experience. However, due to the physical and emotional demands of caregiving and the struggles specific to dementia care, caregivers often suffer high levels of stress and depression. The goal for the Dealing with Dementia Caregiver Workshop is for Alzheimer’s and dementia family caregivers to gain a better understanding of dementia, utilize strategies to effectively manage dementia behaviors, and develop habits of stress management and self-care.

Caregivers who attend the four-hour workshop will receive a copy of the new Dealing with Dementia Guide. This guide provides over 300 pages of information and solutions to problems caregivers face every day. If you are a caregiver or know someone who is caring for a loved one with dementia, don’t miss this important opportunity.

Training will take place on May 24-25 from 2-4 p.m. (both days) at Ephraim Senior Citizen Center located at 42 North 100 West. Individuals must pre-register for the workshop no later than Tuesday, May 23 by contacting Maria Ricks at (435) 469-1308 or mariaricks@sixcounty.com. Space is limited so register early. Participants should attend both days.

About Six County Area Agency on Aging

Six County Area Agency on Aging is part of the Six County Association of Governments is located in Central Utah. We strive to help and assist the aging population across the six counties we serve–Sanpete, Sevier, Millard, Juab, Wayne, and Piute. We do this through a variety of programs and services. All our programs are designed to help older adults be healthy, engaged, and independent. For additional information about Six County Area Agency on Aging, visit sixcountyaging.com or call (435) 893-0725.

About Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving

Located in Americus, Georgia, the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving is a division of Georgia Southwestern State University. The RCI was established in 1987 in honor of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, a GSW alumna who serves as president of the Institute’s Board of Advisors. RCI establishes local, state, national, and international partnerships committed to building quality, long-term, home and community-based services. It advocates for evidence-based research to address the strain and burdens associated with family, volunteer, and professional caregiving. For additional information about the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving, visit www.rosalynncarter.org.