The number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease is expected to more than triple in the next few decades – from five million today to more than 16 million by 2050, unless a cure is found, according to a press release from Home Instead Senior Care.
As the number of individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia grows, so, too, will the need for communities to adapt and become more accessible to those living with dementia-related diseases.
As part of World Alzheimer’s Month, the Home Instead Senior Care network is on a mission to educate Americans about Alzheimer’s by encouraging individuals to pledge to learn more about the disease and how to respectfully and compassionately interact with those who live with it.
Today, to coincide with Alzheimer’s Learning Day, Home Instead Senior Care invites people from the area to participate in two free live training webinars featuring leading experts in Alzheimer’s and dementia care to better respond to the needs of individuals living with the condition.
The webinars are:
– 1 to 2 p.m., Crash Course to Caring for Loved One with Dementia
– 3 to 4 p.m., Practical Ways you can Improve Care for Dementia Clients.
Visit AlzLearn.com to register for either or both.
“Every day we see the devastating impact of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia on families, and we are on a mission to help educate those caring for loved ones as well as the community as a whole,” Mindy Ochs, franchise owner of the Janesville Home Instead Senior Care, said.
“Understanding the disease can greatly improve a family’s ability to care for loved ones and significantly reduces the stress and anxiety that families experience when faced with new challenges,” Ochs added.
Free workshop for family caregivers
Next week, Home Instead Senior Care in Wauwatosa will host a free Alzheimer’s workshop for family caregivers from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tues., Sept. 26 at 353 N. 121st St., Wauwatosa.
“Many people caring for someone with dementia feel alone and isolated from their communities,” said C. Grace Whiting, Chief Operating Officer of the National Alliance for Caregiving.
“Caregivers need allies who understand the disease and who have knowledge and resources to help those living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. By educating the community, we are fostering a global movement to build dementia friendly neighborhoods that will reduce the stigma and isolation of caregiving and bring caregivers back into the fold,” Whiting added.
For more information, including registration for today’s webinars and access to a variety of Alzheimer-related educational materials, visit AlzLearn.com.
