The Empowered Caregiver: Communicating Effectively & Dementia Related Behaviors
Saturday, November 14, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM HST
24/7 Helpline: (800) 272-3900
This education series teaches caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia. Topics include tips for understanding key aspects of caregiving, supporting independence, communicating effectively, responding to dementia-related behaviors and exploring care and support services.
Additional Information
The Empowered Caregiver education series is designed to help caregivers confidently navigate the challenges of supporting someone living with dementia. This combined session focuses on strengthening communication skills while gaining practical strategies to understand and respond to dementia-related behaviors with compassion, confidence, and empathy. As dementia progresses, changes in memory, thinking, and communication can lead to behaviors such as agitation, wandering, aggression, repetitive actions, and withdrawal. Understanding the meaning behind these behaviors and learning effective communication techniques can help reduce frustration and improve interactions for both caregivers and the person living with dementia. In this session, participants will: Participants will leave with actionable strategies to support meaningful communication, manage difficult situations, and enhance quality of life throughout the caregiving journey, along with information about programs and resources available through the Alzheimer’s Association. Location: Important Information For questions or assistance with registration, contact Oahu Program Manager Gina Plummer at geplummer@alz.org or 808-518-6648 We look forward to supporting you on your caregiving journey.
Catholic Charities Office
1822 Ke'eaumoku St.
Honolulu, HI 96822
Information
- Delivery Method: In Person
- Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM HST
- Audience: Caregivers
- Languages: English
Contact
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Primary Contact:
- 24/7 Helpline: (800) 272-3900
Register
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Registration Info:
- Registration Opens: Thursday, October 10, 2024
- Deadline Date: Thursday, December 31, 2026
- Type: Registration Preferred (Not Required)
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Payment Informations:
- Event Fee: Free
Donations accepted and appreciated.
Information
The Empowered Caregiver education series is designed to help caregivers confidently navigate the challenges of supporting someone living with dementia. This combined session focuses on strengthening communication skills while gaining practical strategies to understand and respond to dementia-related behaviors with compassion, confidence, and empathy. As dementia progresses, changes in memory, thinking, and communication can lead to behaviors such as agitation, wandering, aggression, repetitive actions, and withdrawal. Understanding the meaning behind these behaviors and learning effective communication techniques can help reduce frustration and improve interactions for both caregivers and the person living with dementia. In this session, participants will: Participants will leave with actionable strategies to support meaningful communication, manage difficult situations, and enhance quality of life throughout the caregiving journey, along with information about programs and resources available through the Alzheimer’s Association. Location: Important Information For questions or assistance with registration, contact Oahu Program Manager Gina Plummer at geplummer@alz.org or 808-518-6648 We look forward to supporting you on your caregiving journey.
Catholic Charities Office
1822 Ke'eaumoku St.
Honolulu, HI 96822
- Delivery Method: In Person
- Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM HST
- Time Zone: HST
- Audience: Caregivers
- Languages: English
Contact
-
Primary Contact:
- 24/7 Helpline: (800) 272-3900
Register
-
Registration Info:
- Registration Opens: Thursday, October 10, 2024
- Deadline Date: Thursday, December 31, 2026
- Type: Registration Preferred (Not Required)
-
Payment Informations:
- Event Fee: Free
Donations accepted and appreciated.
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