On Thursday, January 29th from 10:00 a.m. to noon, the Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's
Resource Center in collaboration with Florida Gulf Coast University, presents a
family caregiver presentation, Enhancing
Caregiving Skills Through OT Techniques and the Allen Cognitive Levels.
Join guest speaker, Brigitte
Belanger, DSc, OTR/L from Florida
Gulf Coast University, as she offers practical and
concrete occupational therapy suggestions to develop a safe and productive living environment for those with Alzheimer’s disease
and their caregivers. As well
as the use and value of the Allen Cognitive Levels Screen in determining
functional cognition and optimal performance in order to enhance quality of
life for both caregiver and the person with memory impairment.
The
event is open to all family caregivers caring for someone with Alzheimer’s
disease or a related dementia and is designed for spouses, families, or other
primary caregivers. The event will take place at the Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer’s
Resource Center, 12468 Brantley Commons Ct, Fort Myers, FL 33907.
Please RSVP
by January 28th, by contacting Mary Freyre, RN, Health Education
Specialist at the Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center at (239) 437-3007. Seating
is limited.
The Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center,
a United Way agency, provides information, support, and education for
individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or related memory impairment and their
caregivers in Lee and Hendry Counties. The Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center is
located at 12468 Brantley Commons Court, Fort Myers, 33907.
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