SPIRIT: Understanding Dementia

Understanding Dementia: Warning Signs and Caregiving Strategies 

• What is dementia? What is the difference between dementia and Alzhimer’s?
• Common warning signs
• Tips for caregivers
• Taking care of yourself while caring for someone with dementia

Presented by:

Adina Segal, LCSW

Jewish Community Outreach Social Worker
CaringKind

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For more information or to ask questions, please contact Rebbtetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org

About CaringKind:

CaringKind is New York City’s leading expert in Alzheimer’s and dementia care, and the only local organization with decades of experience providing a holistic, comprehensive system of support to Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers throughout every stage of the disease. Offered free of charge and in multiple languages, our philanthropically-funded programs are accessible to everyone, as they educate and equip dementia caregivers to understand the disease, access resources, and enhance the care they provide to the person with dementia and to themselves. We are proud that our programs and services provide caregivers with the warmth of a ‘human touch’ from diagnosis through late stage, easing their burden and ensuring they know they are not alone.

Partnering Synagogues:
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)
Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)
United Orthodox Synagogue, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield (MI)
Young Israel of Stamford (CT)

For all questions or to become a Partner Synagogue, contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org