Building on Family Dynamics in Coping with Alzheimer’s Disease

Marty Richards, MSW, LCISW

Retired Affiliate Assistant Professor
Author and Social Worker

School of Social Work

Learning Objectives

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

State five family dynamics that affect family coping in dealing with dementia
List three major emotional concerns faced by families dealing with dementia
Name five strategies for assisting to build on family strengths in dealing with dementia

[From the Spring 2022 ADRD Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series]