The local ComForcare Senior Services is hosting a free dementia workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at the Cherry Hill Public Library to gear up for National Alzheimer’s Month in November.
Dr. Deborah Bier is the director of special populations for ComForcare Senior Services and will be the keynote speaker at an upcoming Dementia Workshop. She can speak to people who are currently battling dementia, as well as those who might be reaching an age or have friends or family reaching an age where dementia and home care come into play. Bier can speak on many topics, some of which are:
- The misconception that dementia only affects the memory. There are several other effects of the condition.
- Best practices when dealing with behavioral issues exhibited by dementia sufferers.
- How to help challenged family members work with the dementia sufferer.
- How and when to bring in a professional caregiver.
- Determining the best daily care methods for the individual family member. All cases are different.
- How and when to decide whether to keep a patient at home or if it’s time to place them in a facility.
- The best way to voice concerns about an afflicted relative with their health care provider without upsetting or angering the relative.
