Dementia
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Dementia, a progressive brain dysfunction, leads to a gradual decrease in the ability to participate in daily activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most well-known type of dementia. Dementia not only affects patients, but also those surrounding them, as most patients require long-term care.
Fortunately, there are a growing number of resources available for families coping with dementia. The Southern Maine Agency on Aging’s Partner in Caring Program, for example, provides respite care for people who are taking care of family members or friends with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Learn more about our Partners in Caring Program.
Other Helpful Resources:
- Savvy Caregiver training for family caregivers. Click for flyer:
- Savvy at SMAA February 2010 afternoons
- Savvy at SMAA February 2010 evenings
- Savvy Caregiver Portland April-May 2010
- Savvy Caregiver York Library May 2010
- Savvy Caregiver Biddeford June 2010
