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County Area Agency on Aging > Special Services
Harris
County Area Agency on Aging
Special Services
Through a contractural arrangement,
respite aide training is provided for workers interested in
assisting families of Alzheimer's patients, clients with other
dementia, AIDS and the frail elderly. The program involves both
classroom and hands-on instruction. Lectures by volunteer professionals
and chapter staff include discussions on:
- Overview of the Related Disorders
- Physical Care of the Patient
- Communication
- Managing Difficult Behavior
- Research Updates
- Activities
- Safety Tips
- Nutrition
- Wellness for the Caregiver
- End-of-Life Health Care Decisions
- Bereavement and Coping with
Loss
These 32-hour workshops are offered
four times a year. Enrollees receive all necessary materials
at no cost, but are allowed to contribute to help defray training
expenses. A certificate given upon completion of the training
certifies the recipient to provide respite care for families on
an as-needed basis. Alzheimer’s
Care Coordination Education and Service System
For more information,
call the Harris County Area Agency on Aging at 713-794-9001.
If outside Harris County, call toll free 1-800-213-8471.
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