REGION — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, will present Care Partner Support Series – Five Sessions to Change. This series of virtual webinars is designed to educate and connect care partners of a person living with dementia.

It is presented in conjunction with Positive Approach® to Care, the international program founded by the world-renown occupational therapist Teepa Snow. The five-part series is free and will be offered remotely Thursdays beginning March 17 and ending April 14, from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Registration is required by calling 1-800-427-1241.

There is no fee for the program, but participants will need to commit to participating in all five sessions from a quiet room with a computer/laptop/mobile device with a microphone and camera, and internet and email access. All participants will be asked to attend a short orientation a few days prior to the first session in order to work through any technical challenges.

Teepa Snow specializes in dementia care and dementia education. Her life mission is to shed a positive light on dementia. Led by Positive Approach Certified Consultants and Trainers, the series will run for five 90-minute weekly sessions. Teepa Snow videos, filmed at the Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging, will be viewed in each session to generate awareness, provide knowledge, and stimulate discussion.

The series is progressive and includes such topics as Facing Dementia, Skills and Coping, The Long Haul, Taking Stock – Taking Care of You, and Putting It All Together. The series is conducted using a virtual meeting room. Participants will be able to see and converse with each other.

These sessions are designed to help caregivers with real-life situations, guide them with troubleshooting, and provide the skills and knowledge that are unique to the program. This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $749,890.00.

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