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The Bedford Council on Aging (COA) will offer Savvy Caregiver, a free, evidence-based program for caregivers, starting Tuesday, November 5. The program, which was developed in 2008 by five researchers from the University of Minnesota, is designed to help families and others unfamiliar with the role they face as caregivers for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.
The curriculum focuses on helping caregivers think about their situation objectively, and provides them with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need to manage stress and carry out the caregiving role effectively.
The 12-hour training program is presented in two-hour sessions over a six-week period. Classes will take place from 1 to 3 pm starting Tuesday, November 5.h It will run each Tuesday through Dec 10 at the COA. Classes are free to caregivers but you must register.
Savvy Caregiver has been shown to increase caregiver skill, knowledge, and confidence, as well as reducing caregiver distress.
Here is a great article explaining what you can gain from attending this class ~What I’ve Learned From The ‘Savvy Caregiver’ Course, Forbes.com – August 28, 2019
Just The Facts
- More Info – Flyer: Savvy Caregiver Flyer
- What: The Savvy Caregiver Program
- When: Tuesday afternoons – November 5 – December 10
- Where: Bedford COA, 12 Mudge Way Bedford, MA 01730
- How Much: Free, but you must register
- How to Register: Hayley Williams 781-275-6825
- Who: Caregivers and family members of people with dementia
The Savvy Caregiver program is presented by Minuteman Senior Services and partial funding is provided by the FBCOA (Friends of the Bedford Council on Aging)
For more information on caregiving resources see www.caregiveraction.org
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