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Institute for Caregivers (I Care)

Institute

The Onondaga County Office for Aging’s Institute for Caregivers (I Care) supports and empowers current and future caregivers through education and training. This mission is met by providing caregivers with the information and skills they need to make wise decisions regarding their own needs and the ever-changing needs of those that they care for.

About the Institute

The Institute for Caregivers provides education and training broad enough to pertain to various illnesses and disabilities but comprehensive enough to provide many tools. The Institute is sponsored by Onondaga County Office for Aging.

Class Videos to Watch

The very nature of giving care to a loved one means that time is both precious and not available in large quantities. For that reason, some of our classes are recorded for convenient viewing and playback.

Click Here to access our library of class videos.

Upcoming Classes:

Spring 2024 Institute for Caregivers (I-Care) Classes
Caring for Persons with Middle-Stage Dementia: 3 Class Series
Liverpool Library 310 Tulip St. Liverpool, NY 13088

Class Description: In the middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease, those who were care partners now become hands-on caregivers. Join us for this 3-part series and hear caregivers and professionals discuss helpful strategies to provide safe, effective and comfortable care in the middle stage of Alzheimer’s. **Workbook for middle stage caregivers with tips and exercises will be provided**

Registration Link for the Series: https://forms.office.com/r/NkLu8aKkGv
… or call Kimberly Connell at 315-435-2362 ext. 4693 to register

Middle Stage Part 1: Tuesday April 30th, 2024 - 5:30-6:45pm
Liverpool Library

This class will cover:

Symptoms of the middle stage
Communication issues
Relationship changes
Providing personal care
Preparing for hospitalizations

Middle Stage Part 2: Tuesday May 7, 2024 - 5:30-6:45pm

This class will cover:

Behavioral changes: what to expect
Medication management
Home safety assessment and options
Driving concerns: what can I do?
Wandering issues

Middle Stage Part 3: Tuesday May 14, 2024 - 5:30-6:45pm

This class will cover:

Adult Day services
In-home care services
Senior living care options
Caregiver needs: importance of self-care

These classes will be presented by the Alzheimer's Association, Central NY Chapter Staff. The Alzheimer's Association® is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.

Office for Aging
421 Montgomery Street
10th Floor Civic Center Syracuse, New York 13202

315-435-2362

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