REACH Program
Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer’s Caregiver Health
How to Deal with Someone with Dementia
Are you overwhelmed by the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia?
If so, the REACH program may be just what you need.
REACH is an educational program serving Smith County residents who care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia-related disorders.
The REACH program addresses primary issues impacting caregiving well-being:
- Problem behaviors
- Safety
- Self-care
- Social support
- Stress
If you are interested in learning more about the REACH program, contact Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County.
Contact: Tanya Dixon
tanya@alzalliance.org
903-509-8323
REACH
- Is a six-month program in which caregivers meet one-on-one with dementia care specialists to learn strategies to cope with the challenges of caregiving.
- Empowers caregivers by offering services that nourish self-esteem, impart knowledge, reduce stress, promote community involvement, and ultimately improve quality of life.
- Addresses primary issues impacting a caregiver’s well-being: Depression, Problem Behaviors, Safety, Self-care, Social Support, and Stress
- Is offered at no charge.
For more information, please call the Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County.
“We didn’t have the help 40 years ago that we have now. I am so proud of the Alzheimer’s Alliance because they have come such a long way in helping the families of Smith County.”