This event will be livestreamed. < a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FayettevillePublicLibrary/streams" target ="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Watch it here &rarr\;">Watch it here &rarr \;
\nMore than 11 million Americans provide unpaid care for someone with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia &mdash\; and mos t are learning as they go. This free\, one-hour program offers a structure d overview of the most impactful strategies for family caregivers\, drawn from 13+ years of firsthand experience. Topics include building your care team\, protecting finances and legal standing\, navigating medical appoint ments\, managing difficult behaviors with compassion\, staying connected a s a long-distance family\, and knowing when &mdash\; and how &mdash\; to a sk for help. Led by \;Lisa \;Morstad\, creator of \;Lisa's Way Through\, a caregiver-built guide used by families across the country.
\nThe Caregiver's Toolkit: Real Strategies for Families Living wit h Dementia exists because family caregivers are doing one of the hard est jobs there is\, usually without a roadmap. The goal of this program is to put practical\, real-world tools directly in their hands\, covering th e areas that trip families up most: legal and financial protection\, build ing a care team\, managing difficult behaviors\, staying connected when fa mily is spread out\, and remembering to take care of yourself along the wa y.
\nFor disability accommodations\, call 479.856.7250 or email \;questions@faylib.org&n bsp\;2-3 weekdays before a program. Plan your visit by viewing our building map&n bsp\;and details on accessibility services.
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