25,000 people in the Lehigh Valley are living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. That number is expected to triple by 2050.
Age-Friendly Lehigh Valley supports those living with dementia and their caregivers by decreasing stigma, increasing opportunities for social interaction and increasing early diagnosis.
United Way Supports Dementia Caregivers
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and Age-Friendly Lehigh Valley are proud to conduct Savvy Caregiver® trainings to help those providing care for loved ones living with dementia.
Thanks to funding from the Fleming Foundation, these leading evidence-based trainings are offered online and in person and delivered in two-hour sessions over a six-week period.
Savvy Caregiver has helped decrease family caregiver distress, burden and depression, while increasing caregivers’ sense of competence and confidence in their care role through relevant knowledge, skills and self-care practices.
“To be an effective caregiver, in any capacity, proper education and self-care must be prioritized. I see firsthand that Savvy Caregiver equips participants with the tools to do just that,” shared Carol Gonzalez, Savvy Caregiver training facilitator.
Click here to register for a Savvy Caregiver program. Participants will receive a detailed trainer and caregiver manual upon completion.
“Education is the first step to action. Project Lifesaver ensures that wandering individuals can be found quickly and increases the overall likelihood of a positive outcome.”
Erika Newhard
Dementia Outreach Coordinator for United Way
Project Lifesaver is a search-and-rescue program that ensures those prone to wander can be located and brought home safely.
Adult day services provide places for older adults to go for socialization and engagement in a safe and supervised environment.
Savvy Caregiver ensures caregivers are connected to resources and learn new strategies to enhance their own self-care.
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Motown Memories: Supporting Healthy Aging and Connecting Older Adults Through Music, Food and Community
Photo Gallery: This fall, Age-Friendly Lehigh Valley and United Way AmeriCorps VISTAs hosted two vibrant Motown Memories events, bringing together older adults for music, food and shared nostalgia.
