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McLean Offering Special Caregiver Educational Lectures The Information You Need for the Care They Deserve

McLean invites you to a series of lectures designed to help caregivers better understand how Alzheimer’s and dementia impact their loved one’s needs, and offer support for those facing the challenges of caregiving.

The lectures are free will be held at the McLean Health Center, 75 Great Pond Road, Simsbury. McLean will provide a simple lunch buffet and an activity for loved ones, so the caregivers can be free of caregiver responsibility. To RSVP, call 860-658-3786 or visit www.McLeanMemoryCare/rsvp.org

The fourth lecture in the series will be held on

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Wednesday, October 2nd from Noon–1:30 PM

“Having a Good Visit…what you can talk about, bring to reminisce about…” presented by Martha Child, McLean Assisted Living Program Supervisor

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Whether someone with advancing dementia is living at home, in an assisted living, or nursing home, visiting and communicating with your loved one or friend can be a challenge. Martha has lots of ideas to share with you from her long experience in the field. You will go away with lots of simple tips on ways to communicate and items to take along to spur memories of by gone days, interests, and passions.





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