Building on Family Dynamics in Coping with Alzheimer’s Disease

Marty Richards, MSW, LICSW

Affiliate Associate Professor
School of Social Work
University of Washington

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Learning Objectives

 

By the end of this lecture, you should be able to:

  • Identify family dynamics and state their effect on families dealing with dementia
  • State four major emotional concerns for people dealing with dementia
  • List five practical suggestions for building on care partners’ strengths and resilience

[From the Spring 2017 Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series, with funding from the Alzheimer’s Supplement to the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center]