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Submitted by the Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association
The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will offer a free program on communicating effectively with loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. The event will take place at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, at the Golden Age Center, 3278 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island.
“Communication is more than just talking and listening – it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language,” said Andrea Koch, director of community outreach at the WNY Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. “As people living with dementia progress in their journey and lose the ability to use words, their caregivers can learn new ways to communicate effectively at any stage of the disease.”
The program will offer information on how dementia affects communication, how person-centered approaches can improve communication, and tips for communicating well with family, friends and health care professionals.
Participants can register online at bit.ly/CommunicateGolden25APR or by calling 800-272-3900.
1859 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072
Phone: 716-773-7676
Fax: 716-773-7190
