Savvy Caregiver Program 

The Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter, in partnership with the WVU Camden Clark Medical Center, will soon be facilitating a free Savvy Caregiver Program and registration for this event is now open.

This evidence-based, 12-hour training is provided over six-weeks for individuals caring for family members with dementia.

Those completing this nationally acclaimed course gain:

• Personal knowledge, skills, and caregiver perspective
• Skills to assess the abilities of their loved one with dementia
• Confidence to set and alter caregiving goals
• Strategies to manage activities of daily living
• Understanding of the disease progression
• Essential abilities to perform self-care
• Increased ability to work effectively with professionals providing care

Location: WVU Camden Clark Medical Center: Health and Wellness Center, 2804 Birch St., Parkersburg, WV 26101

Dates: April 10th, 17th, and 24th & May 1st, 8th, and 15th

Time: 1:00PM to 3:00PM

Any individual interested in participating in this program must call the Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter to discuss course and content appropriateness as well as to reserve a space for this program. It is expected that participants commit to attending all six sessions. 

To RSVP for this program, please contact the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Office at 304-865-6775.