For family care partners, understanding what to expect and knowing where to turn for support can make a meaningful difference. With the right information, strategies, and resources, families can feel better equipped to navigate the dementia journey together.
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Join Brent P. Forester, MD, MSc, nationally recognized geriatric psychiatrist and co-author of The Complete Family Guide to Dementia, and Karen Finocchio, a former family caregiver and Alzheimer's advocate, for a conversation combining clinical expertise, research, and firsthand family experience. Dr. Forester will share practical approaches to understanding and managing dementia-related symptoms, drawing on decades of clinical experience and insights from his own family. Karen will share her experience caring for her mother, including how working with Dr. Forester helped their family navigate difficult behavioral challenges and enjoy ten additional meaningful years together.
You’ll Learn:
- How dementia can affect memory, mood, behavior, and daily functioning—and what these changes mean for families
- Practical strategies for responding to challenging symptoms, including agitation, anxiety, aggression, and sleep disturbances
- How to plan for changing care needs, navigate treatment decisions, and build a supportive care team
- Why supporting family care partners' own mental health and well-being is an essential part of dementia care
Whether you're caring for a loved one with dementia, supporting a family navigating a diagnosis, or working with older adults and their families, this webinar will offer practical guidance, compassionate perspectives, and resources to help you approach the dementia journey with greater understanding and confidence.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/26akszho