People on the Sunshine Coast affected by dementia face additional difficulties and complexities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Family dynamics, in particular, may be affected by these new changes and physical distancing protocols.
Sunshine Coasters can learn more in the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s free webinar, “Family dynamics in dementia caregiving.”
The hour-long session is on Feb. 10 at 2 p.m.
“As a caregiver, ‘drawing the line’ with family members can be uncomfortable and difficult, especially when there are conflicting perceptions regarding the best care for people living with dementia,” the society said in a new release. “The ongoing changes to visitation rules are an additional stress to what is already a challenging situation for many caregivers and families.”
Guest speaker Jodie McDonald, a registered social worker, psychotherapist, and past executive director for the Cowichan Family Caregivers Support Society, will provide strategies on setting boundaries and initiating difficult conversations with family members.
Other upcoming webinars include:
• Deciphering research headlines (Feb. 17, 2 p.m.): Learn how to go beyond news headlines and evaluate if a source is credible. This webinar will also cover most frequently asked questions about dementia research.
• Focus on behaviour: Bathing and hygiene (Feb. 24, 2 p.m.): Learn how dementia affects bathing and hygiene and explore strategies for managing these changes.
To register for a webinar, or to access free recorded webinars, please visit alzbc.org/webinars.
– Coast Reporter
