Copper Ridge Institute Offers Free Online Alzheimer's Program

The Copper Ridge Institute, an Alzheimer's disease research and education facility affiliated with the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, has developed a new online training program for family caregivers.

Caring for a Loved One With Alzheimer's was created to help family caregivers find and access community resources, develop realistic expectations for oneself and loved ones, and provide quality Alzheimer's care as well as caregiver self-care.

There are several great things about this resource: It's free, easily accessible, comprehensive yet understandable, and available in English or Spanish subtitles. For those who don't want to watch the program on the website, a DVD can be ordered for only $6.50 to cover shipping and handling.

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• Why Caregivers Need Respite
• Caregiver Stress and Burnout
• Caregiver Emotions and Mood Swings

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