Caregiver Educational Workshops

Pre-registration is required for workshops. Register online below or by calling (410) 222-4375 or (410) 222-4339.

The Dementia Live Experience

This workshop is a high impact, dementia simulation experience that immerses participants into life with dementia, resulting in a deeper understanding of what it is like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory change. Space is limited at each session.

Tuesday, September 10, 2024: 6:30 pm
Glen Burnie/Hein Office
7320 Ritchie Highway

Thursday, November 14, 2024: 6:30 pm
Glen Burnie/Hein Office
7320 Ritchie Highway

Pre-registration by phone is required for this workshop. Call (410) 222-4375 or (410) 222-4339 to register for a session.

Dementia 101: Understanding The Changes and Developing Coping Skills

Mary Chaput, MA, CDP; Director, Family Caregiver Support Programs

This workshop session will cover a basic understanding of dementia and how it affects the individual diagnosed and their caregivers. Communication tools and strategies for coping with changing behaviors will also be discussed.

September 11, 2024; 6:00 pm 

Busch Annapolis Library 
1410 West Street
Annapolis, MD 21401

You can register by completing the online form below.

Understanding and Dealing With Dementia Related Behaviors

Mary Chaput, MA, CDP; Director, Family Caregiver Support Programs

As an individual with dementia loses their ability to communicate with words, behavior becomes a powerful form of communication. Often, it is an individual’s only way to communicate their needs, their feelings, and their
pain. Sometimes these behaviors pose real challenges for the caregiver. This workshop will identify some common difficult behaviors and their triggers, as well as strategies to help decrease them.

October 23, 2024; 6:00 pm

Severna Park Library 
45 West McKinsey Road
Severna Park, MD 21146

You can register by completing the online form below.

Connections, Supports, and Resiliency

Kim Burton, Behavioral Health Consultant and Educator

We all know that caregiving is not for the faint of heart! Caregivers often live in a state of exhaustion and fear. Identifying and building our personal “protective factors” such as connections and supports can help boost the mental health and resiliency of those who care for others. Join us for a morning of interactive learning. A continental breakfast will be provided.

Saturday, December 7, 2024

9:00am-12:00pm
Glen Burnie Office
7320 Ritchie Highway

You can register by completing the online form below.

Indicates required field

Workshop Registration

Please select the workshop(s) you plan to attend
September 11, 2024, 6:00 pm, Busch Annapolis Library, 1410 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
October 23, 2024, 6:00 pm, Severna Park Library, 45 West McKinsey Road, Severna Park, MD 21146
Saturday, December 7, 2024, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Aging & Disabilities Glen Burnie Office, 7320 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD 21061

Attendee Information

Demographic Information

Funding for this program is provided through the Administration for Community Living (ACL), a federal government program. ACL requires that we report the following demographic information; individual names are not reported. While providing this information is not required to register for the workshops, we would appreciate it if you would help us compile this information so that the National Family Caregiver Support Program can continue to receive funding to provide caregiver support services.
What is your relationship to the care recipient?
Gender
Race
Ethnicity
Economic status

The poverty level is $12,880 annually (1 household member) or $17,420 annually (2 household members)

Mary Chaput, MA, CDP; Director Family Caregiver Support Programs

Email
agchap01@aacounty.org
Phone
(410) 222-4339