Welcome to the PMC Caregiver Class Portal. Below is the material for PMC’s six-week class Caring for the Caregiver: a recorded lecture for people caring for someone with dementia. We ask that you please complete a short survey after completing the class. This survey gives you the opportunity to provide us with information and feedback that will help improve the Caring for the Caregiver class.
Week 1: Introduction and Dementia Overview
Week 1 resources
Week 2: Becoming Aware of Your Thoughts
Week 2 resources
Week 3: Self Care and Communication Skills
Week 3 resources
- Binder Chapter
- PowerPoint Slides
- Communication Evaluation
- Six Column Thought Record
- Mood Tracker
- Tension Rating Form
Week 4: Managing Behavioral Symptoms
Week 4 resources
- Binder Chapter
- PowerPoint Slides
- Behavior Tracker
- Communication Evaluation
- Six Column Thought Record
- Mood Tracker
- Tension Rating Form
Week 5: Activity Engagement
Week 5 resources
- Binder Chapter
- PowerPoint Slides
- Loving Kindness Meditation
- Activity Tracker
- Behavior Tracker
- Communication Evaluation
- Six Column Thought Record
- Mood Tracker
- Tension Rating Form
Week 6: Planning for the Future
Week 6 resources
Additional Resources
- The Penn FTD Center
- The Alzheimer’s Association
- The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
- The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration
- The Lewy Body Dementia Association
- Family Caregiver Alliance
- The National Institute on Aging
- Pennsylvania Department of Aging
- New Jersey Department of Aging
- Free guided meditations with Tara Brach