These trainings allow caregivers and champions to learn practical skills to better communicate and engage with people living with dementia and gain knowledge about the cognitive and behavioral changes that arise. The University of Pittsburgh's primary team and core advisors leading this caregiver initiative consist of experienced clinicians and dementia care experts in Pitt's Division of Geriatric Medicine, Departments of Neurology and Psychiatry, and Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. UPMC Senior Services is a partner in this program to provide this training to family caregivers, professionals, and intergenerational champions.Experts include: David Nace, MD, MPHOscar Lopez, MD, FAANEllen Whyte, MDThis program will consist of elements from the Positive Approach to Care education program as well as curriculum developed from UPMC Senior Services. Hillman Foundation as a part of its Healthy Aging Challenge.

Activities include role-playing, presentations, exercises, and group interactions.Register hereTo learn more about this program and/or sign up for notification about future dates and locations, visit our website. For questions, please of Pittsburgh's Pittsburgh Regional Dementia Caregiver Training and Employment Program was awarded a grant through the Henry L.

The University of Pittsburgh's primary team and core advisors leading this caregiver initiative consist of experienced clinicians and dementia care experts in Pitt's Division of Geriatric Medicine, Departments of Neurology and Psychiatry, and Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. UPMC Senior Services is a partner in this program to provide this training to family caregivers, professionals, and intergenerational champions.Experts include: David Nace, MD, MPHOscar Lopez, MD, FAANEllen Whyte, MDThis program will consist of elements from the Positive Approach to Care education program as well as curriculum developed from UPMC Senior Services. Hillman Foundation as a part of its Healthy Aging Challenge. The University of Pittsburgh's Pittsburgh Regional Dementia Caregiver Training and Employment Program was awarded a grant through the Henry L.

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