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Calgary Home Care Company to Host Public Dementia Care Webinar

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Calgary, Alberta (PRWEB) June 07, 2014 - Home Care Assistance Calgary, Canada's leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is committed to equipping family caregivers with the resources and tools they need to provide the best care possible for their aging love ones, while simultaneously ensuring their own health. The next installment in the company's Healthy Longevity webinar series is ideal for individuals caring for someone with a form of dementia. Led by certified dementia specialist and best-selling author Carol Howell, the hour-long webinar will cover various forms of dementia and caregiving tips presented in her latest book, Let's Talk Dementia – A Caregiver's Guide. A caregiver herself, Carol will discuss her personal experience with well-researched knowledge to provide support, humor and hands-on tips for coping with the challenges and emotions that come with caring for a loved one with dementia.

The webinar will be held on Thursday, June 12th, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific, 2 p.m. Eastern. Carol will reserve the last 15 minutes of the webinar for a Q&A session, so we encourage webinar attendees to come prepared with questions. Space is limited, so make sure to reserve your seat as soon as possible by registering here: http://bit.ly/1jJsY1J.

Caregiving has rapidly become a second profession for many individuals; nearly one in three adults provides ongoing care to an elderly or chronically frail loved one. The typical family caregiver is a 50-year-old female, often married and employed, providing care for her elderly mother and father. Family caregivers are often juggling commitments to their work, their children, their families and friends, and their communities in addition to their caregiving responsibilities. Furthermore, they often lack or do not know where to seek the resources and support system needed to manage the stress associated with their responsibilities.

"As the aging population continues to grow, the incidence of dementia is higher than ever, increasing the number of families who have loved ones with dementia," said Mark Brodie, Owner of Home Care Assistance Calgary. "At Home Care Assistance, we hire caregivers with previous dementia experience and we offer ongoing training in the area of dementia to ensure our clients have the best and most applicable care available to them."

After her husband's closed-head injury in 1996 and her mother's diagnosis of Alzheimer's in 2006, Carol began her study of the brain and the various forms of dementia that exist. Through her company, Senior Life Journeys, she is actively involved in the lives of individuals who are caring for a loved one with dementia. An Endorsed Music Therapy Coach, Carol works with dementia patients through Choral Music Therapy, Memory Music Therapy and Hospice Music Therapy. She also wrote the best-seller If My Body Is A Temple, Why Am I Eating Doughnuts?

"Caregiving is difficult, but it is made easier when the caregiver is confident and smiles a great deal,” said Carol Howe. “It is my goal to help people gain knowledge, recognize the beauty in their life as a caregiver, and to share that beauty by using humor and laughter. With that in mind, what did the zero say to the eight? You will have to listen to the webinar to get the answer!"

For more information about Home Care Assistance Calgary, visit http://www.HomeCareAssistance-Calgary.com. For additional resources for family caregivers, call 403-452-4446 and speak to one of the care managers today.

About Home Care Assistance

Home Care Assistance is the leading provider of home care for seniors across the United States and Canada. Our mission is to change the way the world ages. We provide older adults with quality care that enables them to live happier, healthier lives at home. Our services are distinguished by the caliber of our caregivers, the responsiveness of our staff and our expertise in Live-In care. We embrace a positive, balanced approach to aging centered on the evolving needs of older adults. A 2014 Franchise500® and Inc. 5000 Company, Home Care Assistance has received numerous industry awards including Entrepreneur's Fastest-Growing Franchises and Franchise Business Review's Top 50. For more information about Home Care Assistance, our services and franchise opportunities, visit homecareassistance.com or franchise.homecareassistance.com.

Contact:

Kathryn Zakskorn
Home Care Assistance
+1 650-462-9501

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