Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Caregiver Program

Program Overview

The statewide Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) Caregiver Program was developed in 2023 by eight University of Maryland Extension educators. Its goal is to empower ADRD caregivers with educational support, enhancing both their own well-being and that of the individuals they care for.

This program series (six hours) is taught virtually and in-person formats. It focuses on the caregiver-specific areas of finance, health insurance, mental health, relational skills, food safety, and nutrition. The program is taught statewide.

Program Topics

MIND Diet: Mediterranean-Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay
Caring for Your Mental Health as a Caregiver
Kitchen I Spy: Stop Food Poisoning in its Tracks
Strategies for Improving Communication with ADRD Individuals
Smart Choice Smart Use: Healthcare During Senior Years
Financial Caregiving

Who is this program for?

Family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's and Dementia
Professional or paid caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's and Dementia

contact us

For more questions and program inquiries, contact

Dhruti Patel MS., P.G.Dipl., Doctoral Candidate

Senior Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences

dhrutip@umd.edu