Spring program to help caregivers

GREENVILLE — The Savvy Caregiver Program is designed to train caregivers in the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to handle the challenges of caring for a family member with memory loss, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease to be an effective caregiver.

This is a 12-hour training program/course that is delivered in two hour sessions over a period of six weeks.. The program focuses on helping caregivers think about their situation objectively and providing them with the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to manage stress and carry out the caregiving role effectively. Research has demonstrated significant positive outcomes for caregivers who participated in the program.

The Savvy Caregiver Program training is being offered on Tuesdays May 3, 10, 17 and 24 and June 7 and 14 at C. A. Dean Memorial Hospital from 1-3 p.m. Please contact Eastern Area Agency on Aging at 941-2865 to register.