When a relative or friend has dementia, communication can be very difficult as the disease advances. In this workshop participants will learn about common communication problems caused by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and identify strategies for better interactions and visits. Registration is not required but recommended. Call the Lee County Council on Aging at 815-288-9236 to sign up. Call […]

Visiting a loved one in a nursing home can be very difficult. There are many reasons for the reluctance to visit someone in a nursing facility, and many emotions involved, yet doing so is so helpful in making a resident’s stay easier. This program will help participants identify with nursing home residents and recognize the emotions that may be preventing […]