Program Sponsors: Communicating with loved ones with dementia can be difficult. This presentation will help you to understand communication changes related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and develop strategies for connecting by “entering” the person’s perspective/view of current reality and connecting to the loved one’s personal histories, likes, and dislikes […]
Program Sponsors: Communicating with loved ones with dementia can be difficult. This presentation will help you to understand communication changes related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and develop strategies for connecting by “entering” the person’s perspective/view of current reality and connecting to the loved one’s personal histories, likes, and dislikes […]
Program Sponsors: Communicating with loved ones with dementia can be difficult. This presentation will help you to understand communication changes related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and develop strategies for connecting by “entering” the person’s perspective/view of current reality and connecting to the loved one’s personal histories, likes, and dislikes […]
Visiting aging parents can reveal signs of decline, both obvious and subtle. Our program equips you with practical tips to assess their well-being, identify environmental barriers, and recognize needs for physical, cognitive, and emotional support. Learn strategies for effective family conversations and hands-on caregiving, ensuring your parents receive the necessary care and services for aging […]
Protect your loved ones from scams and fraud. This program teaches you how to spot and avoid telemarketing scams, fake prescription drugs, government imposters, fraudulent health care products, and more. Learn strategies to safeguard critical information and report fraud effectively, ensuring the safety of older adults in a tech-driven world. Program Presenter: MPO Joshua Null, […]
Explore the latest technology to enhance safety and engagement for older adults. Our program highlights cutting-edge biomedical devices, home automation, and assistive technology to enhance safety and engagement. Learn to choose the right technology and evaluate in-home or community support services, ensuring peace of mind for families. Presenter: Chanda Platania, Digital Services Librarian, Catawba County […]
Empower yourself with knowledge of Medicare and SHIP programs for your aging parents. Understand eligibility, service coverage, and how to navigate federal and state resources. Learn to access essential websites, complete paperwork, and compare healthcare providers, ensuring informed advocacy for your parents' health and medical care. Presenter: Vickie Blevins, Executive Director Catawba County Council on […]
Prepare for critical conversations with aging parents about legal, financial, driving, and independent living issues. Our program equips adult children with essential communication skills to reduce uncertainty, manage conflict, and ensure comprehensive planning. Gain confidence in addressing estate planning, financial decisions, and independent living challenges with practical guidance and support. Presenter: Denise Young, Program Manager, […]
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER Simplify the process of accessing supportive services for aging adults. This program helps you navigate complicated forms and documents required for healthcare, legal, and financial assistance. Learn strategies to evaluate and select quality-of-life services and discover resources and agencies that can assist with applications and submissions. Ensure […]
Sometimes, people with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, as well as those with other health and medical conditions associated with aging, behave in ways that family members and other caregivers find particularly confusing, inappropriate, and even frightening. This program will help families and caregivers understand that what we may consider concerning or challenging behaviors […]
As our parents age, they are more prone to falling for a number of reasons. Often, a fall results in significant injury requiring immediate medical attention. All too frequently, falls have lasting effects, requiring longterm rehabilitation services, seriously affecting an older person’s mobility, activities of daily living, and independence. A fall may even result in […]
We all want to help our aging parents, but we also struggle with finding time for our spouses, children, jobs, friends and ourselves. This program is designed to help caregivers expand their perspectives about caregiver guilt and other emotions and present strategies for setting boundaries and creating balance. Program Presenter: Mary Mitchell, Family Caregiver Support […]
Information, resources, support and community for adult-children as they care for their aging parents and for themselves.
ACAPcommunity
PO Box 8278
Morganton, NC 28680
Tel: (877) 599-ACAP (2227)
Email: info@ACAPcommunity.org
formerly United Church Homes and Services
