Spectrum Generations offering early morning caregivers class

AUGUSTA — Spectrum Generations is offering Savvy Caregiver class via Zoom, from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m., from July 19 to Aug. 23.
The evidence-based class is for caregivers or care partners of someone with Alzheimer’s, who face challenges when it comes to attending events. Spectrum Generations is offering the class at a time when caregivers are more likely to be available, when the person they are providing support for is still sleeping.
Savvy Caregiver provides tools and knowledge to be a more effective caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. Caregivers leave the class with a better understanding of the effects of the disease, and how to identify triggers to avoid undesirable behaviors associated with Alzheimer’s and related types of dementia. The class is being implemented to help get the information into the hands of those who want to attend the class from the comfort of their own homes.
The class is open to all, and other members of the family are encouraged to attend. Participants will receive coffee and biscuits along with their class materials. Pajamas, hair rollers, pin curls and bedhead are all welcomed.
To register for Savvy Caregiver, call 1-800-639-1553.
Spectrum Generations is the central Maine area Agency on Aging and Disability Resource Center. For information, visit spectrumgenerations.org.