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Family Caregiver Resources

Family Caregivers of those individuals living with Dementia are a vital part of the team. Education and information is critical for continued care in either a home based or more clinical setting. OkDCN team offers education opportunities for all caregivers, at no cost.

OKDCN in collaboration with the Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative to provide free caregiver education across the state and on virtual platforms. All Caregiver Education programs are free to anyone who wishes to attend.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

This six week class is designed to help caregivers take better care of themselves while they are caring for a friend or relative. For more information please visit the homepage for Powerful Tools For Caregivers

Healthy Brain, Healthy Mind for the Caregiver

Healthy Brain, Healthy Mind for the Caregiver is designed to assist professional and family caregivers in understanding the many ways they can maintain a healthy brain. Caregivers will also come away with tools to assist them in caring for themselves while caring for others. For more information please visit OHAI Classes | Healthcare Services in Oklahoma (ouhealth.com)

Dementia Dialogues (Coming in 2025)

This 5-module training course is designed to educate community members and caregivers (formal or informal) for persons who exhibit signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Savvy Caregiver (coming in 2025)

In collaboration with the Oklahoma Health Brain Initiative, OKDCN will be providing the 6-week Savvy Caregiver series in 2025.

Savvy Caregiver empowers caregivers by enabling them to:

  • Gain a better understanding of Alzheimer’s and related dementias
  • Develop self-care strategies
  • Learn skills and strategies to successfully provide daily activities of “Contented Involvement” for their family member living with dementia.
  • Identify and engage family and other resources for care-related assistance and support.

To learn more about caregiver classes in your area, or to register a class please email: ohai@ouhsc.edu.

Additional Resources

There are many resources available for Family Caregivers. Please take a look at some of the resources provided below: