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I have been in childcare for 32 years and have taken college classes in early childhood care and education. I am now caring for my mother-in-law and would like to take a class or two about her condition and what I can do to care for her.
There are many articles on this site that you can access using the search site box in the upper right hand corner. However, this site does not contain the kind of specific information that you are looking for for your area or any area. I would suggest contacting you community college or nearby university.
It's great you are so motivated to learn about dementia in order to help your mom. I might check with a Memory Care facility. In my state, their employees have to have a certain number of hours in memory care training. They may be able to give you some referral. And the idea of the Community College is good too.
I recall that one Memory Care facility that I toured, sent me a very informative package with many referrals and brochures with information.
Go to alz.org and get lots of hopefully helpful info. I actually found a flyer online from 2 June 2009 where there was a one day workshop called "Dementia Care Training for Family Caregivers" held at the Cartersville Medical Center presented by a grant from the GA Legislature and the Division of Aging Services. You might call 1-800-272-3900 to see if they have plans for one in 2015.
There are 2 support groups I found in your area. One is at the abovementioned Cartersville Medical Center on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 10 am. Call Mitzi Oates at 770-382-8989 for info.
Another is at Barrow Regional Med. Center in Winder. It's on the 4th Tues at noon (lunch and care for your loved one provided). Call 706-549-4850, the Athens Community Council on Aging.
There are many books written that might help, I know we read "the 36 Hour Day". Plus I like the idea of contacting Memory Care Facilities to see if they have any handouts. I'm like you, I like to learn as much as I can to hopefully be prepared. BUT I have learned that every person is different and what works for one may not work for another. Hugs.
There's a Coursera class (free!!) from Johns Hopkins on Dementia care that stats the week of Jan 12 15. My son and I took one of these MOOC classes (massive open online class) last fall and it was very good. They seem to have a very useful way of presenting info, nothing is required, no cost, and you get out what you put in. I was considering taking the dementia class this term, so I'm glad you brought this up. I'm off to register (provide my email!).
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
I recall that one Memory Care facility that I toured, sent me a very informative package with many referrals and brochures with information.
I actually found a flyer online from 2 June 2009 where there was a one day workshop called "Dementia Care Training for Family Caregivers" held at the Cartersville Medical Center presented by a grant from the GA Legislature and the Division of Aging Services. You might call 1-800-272-3900 to see if they have plans for one in 2015.
There are 2 support groups I found in your area. One is at the abovementioned Cartersville Medical Center on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 10 am. Call Mitzi Oates at 770-382-8989 for info.
Another is at Barrow Regional Med. Center in Winder. It's on the 4th Tues at noon (lunch and care for your loved one provided). Call 706-549-4850, the Athens Community Council on Aging.
There are many books written that might help, I know we read "the 36 Hour Day". Plus I like the idea of contacting Memory Care Facilities to see if they have any handouts. I'm like you, I like to learn as much as I can to hopefully be prepared. BUT I have learned that every person is different and what works for one may not work for another. Hugs.