Caregiver
Education
Overview
At Memory Matters, we understand the challenges faced by caregivers of individuals with dementia. Our Caregiver Education programs are designed to provide support, guidance, and a sense of community through two key offerings: Fridays for Caregivers and the Savvy Caregiver course.
Together, these programs aim to educate, empower, and connect caregivers, helping them feel confident and less alone on their caregiving journey.
Fridays for Caregivers
Caring for someone with memory loss presents many daily challenges and can be a heavy load to carry. Memory Matters offers many opportunities for caregivers to connect with us and others to lighten the load of caring for someone with dementia. Fridays for Caregivers is a free monthly educational program to support and educate non-professional caregivers. Each month a topic is presented by a local professional. Topics range from spiritual care and self-care, to hurricane evacuation and healthcare. This informal one-hour program allows caregivers to ask questions and hear from others who are also carrying the weight of caregiving. You are not alone in your journey.
Our Partners
Savvy Caregiver
Become a Savvy Caregiver by attending this five-week educational training program for active family caregivers of those living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia-related diseases. Savvy Caregiver is a best practice, evidence-based program designed to teach and empower caregivers to thrive and survive while giving their loved ones a contented, involved life. At the end of this program, caregivers will have the skills and knowledge they need to provide the highest level of care for their loved ones and for themselves.
The program provides the following information:
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The pathology of dementia diseases
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Strategies for caregiver self-care
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Dementia stages
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Developing contented involvement for someone with dementia
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Recognizing options for decision making
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Making the most of family resources
The cost for the class is $99.
Savvy Caregiver is presented by Memory Matters in collaboration with Amazing Place in Houston, Texas. Memory Matters is the only organization in South Carolina licensed to teach this course.
Please check our upcoming events to see when the next Savvy Caregivers class is scheduled.