Annapolis, MD (February 25, 2025) - On Monday, March 24, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., Mary Chaput, Director of Family Caregiver Support Programs at the Department of Aging and Disabilities, will present “Understanding Dementia Behaviors." As an individual with dementia loses their ability to communicate with words, behavior becomes a powerful form of communication. Often, it is an individual’s only way to communicate their needs, their feelings, and their pain. Sometimes these behaviors pose challenges for the caregiver. This workshop will identify common triggers that can cause reactions in individuals living with dementia, and discuss how changing our response to dementia behaviors can help everyone have a better day! This session will be held at the Brooklyn Park Library (1 E. 11th Avenue, Brooklyn Park, MD).
On Monday, March 31, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., physical therapist Ben Ogundipe will present "The Mechanics of Caregiving." Learn how to help your loved one with the activities of daily living without jeopardizing your own health as Ben demonstrates injury prevention strategies related to caregiving duties. This session will be held at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library (1410 West Street, Annapolis, MD).
You can register for these workshops online at www.aacounty.org/aging or call 410-222-4375 or 410-222-4339.
These workshops are presented at no cost to the public through the National Family Caregiver Support Program of the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities.
Anyone needing accommodations must contact Mary Chaput at 410-222-4339 or agchap01@aacounty.org at least seven days in advance of the event. TTY users, please call via Maryland Relay 7-1-1. All materials are available in an alternative format upon request.