The Empowered Caregiver Education Series

Supporting Independence focuses on helping the person living with dementia take part in daily activities, providing the right amount of support and balancing safety and independence while managing expectations.

The Empowered Caregiver Education Series teaches caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia. This program is presented by the community educator of the Alzheimer's Association Capital of Texas Chapter. 

About Alzheimer’s Association Capital of Texas Chapter

The Alzheimer’s Association Capital of Texas Chapter is located in southwest Austin and supports diagnosed individuals, their families and caregivers, and the professionals who care for them. They offer support groups, educational programs, individualized planning provided by master's-level clinicians, and community resource lists.

About the Presenter:

Brittany Brown has been a Volunteer Community Educator with the Alzheimer’s Association Capital of Texas Chapter for the last three years. She has five years of experience working as a Certified Nursing Assistant in memory care communities, skilled nursing facilities, and private home health care. It is her passion to educate families during their difficult caregiving journey. She is honored to present this education series to the Austin Public Library patrons as a part of the Alzheimer’s Association's mission of "accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support"!