By THOMAS GRILLO
LYNN — More than 5 million Americans are living with dementia and the disease affects nearly 1,600 Lynn residents.
Greater Lynn Senior Services (GLIS) is hosting a series of free workshops on Thursday, May 11 to assist caregivers.
Dubbed “Joining Hands Day,” the sessions will be held at the Lynn Museum and led by the Hearthstone Institute. The Woburn nonprofit has offered training for more than two decades.
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Among the offerings include “Caregiver Training” which focuses on caregivers.C “Community Training” is on how the city can help.
GLSS said it’s important to recognize the signs and symptoms of dementia and learn simple communication skills that can help people living with the disease and their care partners.
Thomas Grillo can be reached at [email protected].