Meet the Savvy Caregiver Instructors: Liz Aguilo (left) is a clinical social worker, Executive Director of Paine Senior Services, and Vice President of the Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) Board of Directors. Nathaniel Meyer (right) is a licensed Social Worker with the SCES Adult Family Care program.

By Nathan Lamb

Registration is now open for Savvy Caregiver, a free training program that provides family caregivers with skills and knowledge about dementia.

The six-session class returns to Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services on September 13, and will meet Fridays from 9:30 to noon.

The curriculum includes an overview of dementia, along with how its progression can impact daily life. The training is highly interactive, with a focus on developing practical tools and strategies that fit the participant’s needs.

Classes are open to a limited number of participants, allowing the caregivers to work closely with the facilitators. Subsidized respite options are available for some caregivers.

For more information or to register call 617-628-2601 extension 3123 or email nmeyer@eldercare.org.

Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is a non-profit agency that supports the independence and well-being of older people in Somerville and Cambridge. For more information, visit eldercare.org, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, or contact the SCES Aging Information Center at 617-628-2601 for free advice and guidance.