Dementia Class Understand Challenging Behaviors Boscov Media PA Free

Have a loved one suffering from Dementia and you are not sure what to do? Attend a free class on Understanding Dementia and get some practical tips for dealing with the behaviors that can be difficult. The class is free to attend and is being taught by Melody McHugh of Comfort Keepers. Melody has been in healthcare for 25 years and has spent almost half of her professional career working with senior citizens and their families. Below is the information regarding the classes. These classes are free and open to public but please register. To register by phone for classes, please call (610) 565-6009 ext. 1278. Please provide the class# when registering.

Dementia: Understanding the Disease

and Practical Solutions for Difficult

Behavior

Melody McHugh M.A. – Comfort Keepers

Information on dementia and progression of

the illness. Suggestions and ideas are given

for how to deal with challenging behaviors.

Class # Thursday, February 6^th,2014 Time: 11AM – 12PM………………..FREE
Class # Tuesday, February 18^th, 2014 - Tiime: 6PM – 7PM…………………..FREE

Caregiver Stress: The Signs of Burnout

Melody McHugh M.A. – Comfort Keepers

This class helps caregivers to identify the

signs and symptoms of stress, how it

affects the caregiver’s health and

suggestions on how to decrease or

eliminate the stress.

Monday, February 24^th, 2014 Time: 6PM – 7PM……FREE

Comfort Keepers

in Springfield PA offers a FREE support group for caregivers of the elderly. The group is held the second Tuesday of the month at 6pm at their office. For more information please call 610-543-6300. For information on in-home care for loved ones with dementia, click

HERE.