COMING THIS FALL....   All events are offered FREE of charge and include practical take-home information.

Dementia Series, currently scheduled at Antioch, Fox Lake, Fremont, Warren-Newport, and Zion-Benton libraries.

     September Schedule.  Programs are sponsored by BrightStar Care. Please contact your local library to register.

     Dementia 101:  What is Dementia?  This 1.0-hour interactive program will help participants understand the difference between        dementia and normal memory decline, causes of dementia, mild cognitive impairment, and the four major dementias. 

              Tuesday, September 15, 1:30-2:30   Fremont Public Library, Mundelein 

     Introduction to Dementia: Definition and Change.  This 1.5-hour interactive program will help participants understand the              characteristics of dementia and the ways in which dementia can change a person's ability to perform daily activities.                            Participants will also learn support strategies that can encourage the retention of abilities and independence. 

              Tuesday, September 15, 7:00-8:30 pm:  Warren-Newport Library, Gurnee
              Monday, September 28, 7:00-8:30 pm:  Antioch Public Library District, Antioch

Click here for a complete list of locations, events, dates, and times. 

ONE-HOUR programs include any or all of the following:

• Dementia 101:  What Is Dementia?
• Dementia 102:  How Things Change
• Dementia 103:  Muddled Messages
• The Dementia-Friendly Home
• The Holidays in a Time of Dementia
• Caregiving in a Time of Dementia

1.5-HOUR programs include the following:

• Introduction to Dementia:  Definition and Change
• Creating Dementia Friendly Environments
• Holidays in a Time of Dementia

Other upcoming events.  Please check back for locations, dates, and times. 

• Senior Housing Options (NEW).  A one-hour interactive program designed to help participants understand the range of living options available to older adults.
  

• Advocating for Your Loved One (NEW).  A one-hour interactive program that offers effective strategies for promoting quality care.

Some comments from previous program participants...

• "The info presented is so valuable & helpful."

• One thing I really liked about this program was "how everybody was interactive and asked a lot of questions.  Speaker was very knowledge[able] about the subject."
• "This program clears up a lot of confusion.  [I] have MCI – thought it was advanced Alzheimer’s."
• “I will take better care of myself as well as my husband.”
  
  

Please check back frequently for more event details and/or register to receive our emails.  

NOTE:  CareSmart Illinois currently has limited funding to support on-site presentations.  If you would like to schedule a presentation for your organization, please contact Chris at 847-596-8226 or chris@caresmart.org. 

The CareSmart Illinois mission is to provide objective, non-biased education and resources to older adults, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers... helping you join head and heart for more meaningful care.