Empowered caregiver series

This event is hosted in partnership with Alzheimer's Association, JABA, and Sentara Martha Jefferson's Caregiver and Wellness Center. During the series, caregivers learn how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia. Individuals can attend one or all sessions. Each session will focus on a different topic of caregiving.

All sessions will be virtual.

Session 1 - June 2, 2026 | 5 - 6 PM
Building Foundations of Caregiving explores the role of caregiver and changes they may experience, building a support team and managing caregiver stress.

Session 2 - June 9, 2026 | 5 - 6 PM
Supporting Independence focuses on helping the person living with dementia take part in daily activities, providing the right amount of support and balancing safety and independence while managing expectations.

Session 3 - June 16, 2026 | 5 - 6 PM 
Communicating Effectively teaches how dementia affects communication, including tips for communicating well with family, friends and health care professionals.

Session 4 - June 23, 2026 | 5 - 6 PM 
Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors details common behavior changes and how they are a form of communication, non-medical approaches to behaviors and recognizing when additional help is needed.

Session 5 - June 30, 2026 | 5 - 6 PM
Exploring Care and Support Services examines how best to prepare for future care decisions and changes, including respite care, residential care and end-of life care

This educational series was developed through the Alzheimer's Association but can be useful for caregivers of loved ones with any diagnosis.

Learn more and sign up at https://mjhfoundation.org/empowered-caregiver-series/

This event is hosted in partnership with Alzheimer's Association, JABA, and Sentara Martha Jefferson's Caregiver and Wellness Center. During the series, caregivers learn how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia. Individuals can attend one or all sessions. Each session will focus on a different topic of caregiving.

All sessions will be virtual.

Session 1 - June 2, 2026 | 5 - 6 PM
Building Foundations of Caregiving explores the role of caregiver and changes they may experience, building a support team and managing caregiver stress.

Session 2 - June 9, 2026 | 5 - 6 PM
Supporting Independence focuses on helping the person living with dementia take part in daily activities, providing the right amount of support and balancing safety and independence while managing expectations.

Session 3 - June 16, 2026 | 5 - 6 PM 
Communicating Effectively teaches how dementia affects communication, including tips for communicating well with family, friends and health care professionals.

Session 4 - June 23, 2026 | 5 - 6 PM 
Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors details common behavior changes and how they are a form of communication, non-medical approaches to behaviors and recognizing when additional help is needed.

Session 5 - June 30, 2026 | 5 - 6 PM
Exploring Care and Support Services examines how best to prepare for future care decisions and changes, including respite care, residential care and end-of life care

This educational series was developed through the Alzheimer's Association but can be useful for caregivers of loved ones with any diagnosis.

Learn more and sign up at https://mjhfoundation.org/empowered-caregiver-series/

This event is hosted in partnership with Alzheimer's Association, JABA, and Sentara Martha Jefferson's Caregiver and Wellness Center. During the series, caregivers learn how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia. Individuals can attend one or all sessions. Each session will focus on a different topic of caregiving.

All sessions will be virtual.

Session 1 - June 2, 2026 | 5 - 6 PM
Building Foundations of Caregiving explores the role of caregiver and changes they may experience, building a support team and managing caregiver stress.

Session 2 - June 9, 2026 | 5 - 6 PM
Supporting Independence focuses on helping the person living with dementia take part in daily activities, providing the right amount of support and balancing safety and independence while managing expectations.

Session 3 - June 16, 2026 | 5 - 6 PM 
Communicating Effectively teaches how dementia affects communication, including tips for communicating well with family, friends and health care professionals.

Session 4 - June 23, 2026 | 5 - 6 PM 
Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors details common behavior changes and how they are a form of communication, non-medical approaches to behaviors and recognizing when additional help is needed.

Session 5 - June 30, 2026 | 5 - 6 PM
Exploring Care and Support Services examines how best to prepare for future care decisions and changes, including respite care, residential care and end-of life care

This educational series was developed through the Alzheimer's Association but can be useful for caregivers of loved ones with any diagnosis.

Learn more and sign up at https://mjhfoundation.org/empowered-caregiver-series/

This event is hosted in partnership with Alzheimer's Association, JABA, and Sentara Martha Jefferson's Caregiver and Wellness Center. During the series, caregivers learn how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia. Individuals can attend one or all sessions. Each session will focus on a different topic of caregiving.

All sessions will be virtual.

Session 1 - June 2, 2026 | 5 - 6 PM
Building Foundations of Caregiving explores the role of caregiver and changes they may experience, building a support team and managing caregiver stress.

Session 2 - June 9, 2026 | 5 - 6 PM
Supporting Independence focuses on helping the person living with dementia take part in daily activities, providing the right amount of support and balancing safety and independence while managing expectations.

Session 3 - June 16, 2026 | 5 - 6 PM 
Communicating Effectively teaches how dementia affects communication, including tips for communicating well with family, friends and health care professionals.

Session 4 - June 23, 2026 | 5 - 6 PM 
Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors details common behavior changes and how they are a form of communication, non-medical approaches to behaviors and recognizing when additional help is needed.

Session 5 - June 30, 2026 | 5 - 6 PM
Exploring Care and Support Services examines how best to prepare for future care decisions and changes, including respite care, residential care and end-of life care

This educational series was developed through the Alzheimer's Association but can be useful for caregivers of loved ones with any diagnosis.

Learn more and sign up at https://mjhfoundation.org/empowered-caregiver-series/