The Caregiver
Education and Support Project
For those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's.
Visiting Nurse Signature Care and the Alzheimer's Assocation have partnered to provide free classes
to those that are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. Learn techniques and tips from Visiting Nurse
Signature Care professionals to keep you, your loved one, and your home safe and reduce your stress.
The classes are free and free respite care will be provided in your home while you attend the class.
Take one or all!
Anyone can come to any class. Each class is offered multiple times throughout the year. Registration is required.
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Class
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Dates Offered
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Creating a Safe Environment in the Home |
March 8, April 5, May 3, July 26, August 23,
September 20, October 18
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Food and Nutrition |
March 9, April 6, May 4, July 27, August 24,
September 21, October 19
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Personal Care Skills 1 - Skin Care and Incontinence |
March 10, April 7, May 5, July 28, August 25,
September 22, October 20
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Personal Care Skills 2 - Bathing, Footcare, Dressing and Ambulation |
March 11, April 8, May 6, July 29, August 26,
September 23, October 21
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Hospice: Death and Dying |
March 14, April 11, May 10, August 1, August 29, September 26, October 24 |
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Body Mechanics and Range of Motion |
March 16, April 13, May 11, August 3, August 31, September 28, October 26 |
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Personal Care Skills 3 - Vital Signs and Medications
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March 17, April 14, May 12, August 4, September 1, September 29, October 27 |
For specific times of classes or to register, please call us at 585.787.2233, ext. 8433, or contact the Alzheimer’s Association at 1.800.272.3900.
All classes are free. Respite care will be provided in your own home while you attend. Classes will be held at the centrally located Visiting Nurse Service Training Center, 65 College Avenue, Rochester, NY.
This program is funded by the United Way of Greater Rochester.
