Good evening everyone. I received such helpful answers for my last question that I decided to try again. I am looking for in-person classes or courses for people dealing with loved ones with dementia. I have watched several YouTube videos and webinars that feature Teepa Snow or Natali Edmonds and both women offer great advice and suggestions. I would like to see if I can find something other than caregiver support groups, which let me know I am not the only one dealing with caregiver issues, but they don't provide a lot of practical advice. I am looking at a website called "answersaboutALZ.org." I have called the number listed on the website, and talked with the woman who runs the organization. It was a brief conversation, and she sounded caring and knowedgeable, but I don't know how one measures the soundness or legitimacy of the organizations. Has anyone dealt with "answersaboutALZ.org"? Thanks everyone for your suppport.
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Their reputation is very very good.
As you might guess, information is just that. You must trust, but VERIFY as Pres Reagan suggested.
Not everything works for everyone.
I would distrust anyone touting expensive items, drugs, supplements and other such trash, none of which is proven to do much other than empty your pockets.
I would check things out with the MD.
Sounds like you are doing well exploring, researching and collecting information and I truly congratulate you on the dedication to do so. It is an entire world, and in fact it was Oliver Sacks books (I recommend them all) that told us so much about the world of the mind when he said "They have an entire WORLD; it just isn't OUR world".
It's a free online class, run by University of Tasmania (Australia).
I'll be back to add the link.
https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia
It re-starts at various times through the year. Self-paced with a certificate at the end for those in the workforce. Lots of opportunies to have group chats with others, from professionals to family caregivers from all over.
Best of luck to you.