Creating Confident Caregivers

If you are a caregiver to someone with dementia or memory loss then Creating Confident Caregivers (CCC) may be of assistance to you.  CCC is a 6 week training program designed to provide you with information and skill development that will help you feel more confident in your care giving role.

You will learn about:

• Dementia & its effects on the brain
• Caregiver resources

 

You will learn how to:

• Reduce caregiver stress
• Improve caregiver self-confidence
• Create a positive care giving environment
• Plan activities for your loved one based on their strengths

 

Who can attend?

Anyone who is caring for a loved one in the home who has Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss, or other forms of dementia.  There is no charge to attend.

 

Free respite care

Care for your family member with dementia or memory loss can be provided free of charge while you are attending the sessions.  Please ask for details when registering.

 

Training Schedule and Registration Information

We are scheduling trainings in the counties of Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee and Wexford. Check our Training and Event Tab on our website for our current schedule.

 

Registration Information

To find a training near you and to register please call AAANM at 1-800-442-1713 and ask for the Creating Confident Caregiver Program.

 

This program is supported in part by the U.S. Administration on Aging through its Alzheimer’s Disease Supportive Services Program (#90AE0322), the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging and the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan.