The Creating Confident Caregivers (CCC) training program has been proven to reduce caregiver stress by empowering caregivers with useful tools and information.
 
“Family caregivers are under a tremendous amount of stress, managing their loved one’s care and safety, dealing with their own feelings of sadness, loss, disappointment, and increased responsibilities, such as managing finances, housekeeping, and communicating with family,” said Tina Abbate Marzolf, Chief Executive Officer of the Area Agency on Aging 1-B.  “The Creating Confident Caregivers program is an opportunity for caregivers to take a step back from these demands and learn about the progression of dementia, how it impacts their loved one, strategies to manage difficult behaviors, and how to manage their own well-being.” 
   
The CCC training programs will be offered at various locations around the state in 2011.  Respite care will be available to participants free of charge, contact the number below for availability in your area. There is no cost for this exceptional program. 

This program is supported, in part, by the U.S. Administration on Aging through its Alzheimer’s Disease Demonstration Grants to States, the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging, the Area Agencies on Aging and the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Michigan Chapter.

To find a program near you, please check our website www.alz.org/gmc or call 800.272.3900.