Hall County Chapter
Recognizing Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias: Memory Assessment
Legacy Link 4080 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood, GA, United StatesThis program is designed to help adult children understand Alzheimer’s disease and other age-related types of dementia so they can help their parents manage these diseases and choose the resources and supports that best help their aging parents and themselves. Program topics will include memory assessment, non-medical caregiving options, supports, and emerging research, and strategies […]
Personal Safety and Shielding Loved Ones from Scams and Fraud
Legacy Link 4080 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood, GA, United StatesThis program will help attendees learn how to avoid becoming a victim of a scam and how to help protect older loved ones from falling prey to scams and fraud. The presenters will provide participants with knowledge about how to spot a scam or fraud, strategies to protect critical information and avoid becoming a victim […]
Guide to Caregiving for the Aging Adult
Legacy Link 4080 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood, GA, United StatesJoin us to get practical tips and tools to use for gathering information when visiting aging parents, such as how to: Identify barriers in the home that might impact aging in place and learn ways to modify or eliminate them Identify potential needs for physical, visual, auditory, cognitive, and emotional supports Provide hands-on care and […]
How to Have Difficult Conversations with Aging Parents
Legacy Link 4080 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood, GA, United StatesTalking with aging parents about legal and financial issues, driving, and independent living can be challenging for many adult children. Rationally, we know these are important conversations to have. Emotionally, however, we may be concerned that our parents will think we are only interested in our inheritance, or that we are overly concerned about their […]
Recognizing Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Legacy Link 4080 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood, GA, United StatesEmpower yourself with essential knowledge on Alzheimer's and dementia. Our program equips adult children with insights into symptoms, diagnosis, clinical stages, and treatments. Discover caregiving options, emerging research, and strategies for securing support. Help your aging parents manage their condition effectively while ensuring the best care and resources. Program Presenter, Veronica Reidling, BS, Psychology, Dementia […]
Technology to Keep Your Parents Safe and Engaged
Legacy Link 4080 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood, GA, United StatesTechnology has become more commonplace, user-friendly, and reasonably priced, and emerging global health crises brought a host of new understandings, applications and opportunities, especially for the aging population. Join us to learn about the variety of current and cutting-edge technology designed to ensure the safety and engagement of older loved ones and peace-of-mind for their […]
Knowing Your Limits and Creating Balance as a Caregiver
Legacy Link 4080 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood, GA, United StatesThis ACAP presentation will offer practical tips for gaining confidence in one’s ability to reconcile the demands of caregiving with the realities of personal needs and limitations and offer strategies for setting boundaries, balancing family life, and managing the guilt when we feel we can’t do enough for our loved ones. Program Speaker: Pamela […]
Residential Options When Home No Longer Meets Your Parents’ Needs
Legacy Link 4080 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood, GA, United StatesNavigate the complexities of community housing for seniors with confidence. We will discuss your loved one's need for care and how level of care is assessed. And also discuss appropriateness of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs); Assisted living centers; and Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) for your loved one based on level of care assessments. Program […]
Healthy Eating and Nutritional Needs for Aging Adults
Legacy Link 4080 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood, GA, United StatesWith the holidays just ahead, how do we know what our loved ones should and should not eat? How do we know if they are getting adequate nutrition? What resources are available to help? This presentation will cover strategies and resources for addressing healthful eating and nutrition during the holiday season. Program Speaker: Gwenyth […]
Finding and Using Senior Services in Your Local Community
Legacy Link 4080 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood, GA, United StatesKnowing where to go and whom to contact in the community before there is a crisis is essential in helping family caregivers feel more informed and less stressed. This session will help participants to become knowledgeable about the full array of services and resources available in the local community for people who are aging and […]
Coping with Sensory Changes in Older Adults
Legacy Link 4080 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood, GA, United StatesLearn about the various types of vision and hearing loss and their potential functional impact on daily living activities, the professionals who may be involved in diagnosing, treating, and supporting hearing and vision losses; and the potential array of resources and strategies that may help your loved ones live independently as they age. Program Presenters: […]
Family Dynamics and Issues in Caring for a Parent
Legacy Link 4080 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood, GA, United StatesFamily Dynamics is one of the issues we must navigate in caring for our loved ones. This session will help you to identify and communicate individual wants, needs, and frustrations with siblings and begin negotiating and managing family conflicts. You will also learn to determine when outside professional assistance might be helpful in addressing sibling […]
