Essentials of Caregiving – Sleeping Challenges
Event Date & Time
September 20, 2024 at 1:00PM - 2:30PMLocation
555 Funston Pl San Antonio, TX 78209Event Details:
- Understand the Impact of Dementia on Sleep Patterns:
- Educate caregivers on how dementia affects the sleep-wake cycle and common sleep disturbances associated with the condition.
- Identify Common Sleep Challenges in Dementia:
- Equip caregivers with knowledge about specific sleep issues their loved ones might face, such as insomnia, sundowning, and restless leg syndrome.
- Learn Practical Strategies to Improve Sleep Quality:
- Provide caregivers with evidence-based techniques and interventions to help manage and alleviate sleep disturbances, ensuring better rest for their loved ones.
- Enhance Caregiver Well-being through Improved Sleep Management:
- Highlight the importance of caregiver self-care and offer strategies to manage their own sleep and stress levels, thereby improving overall caregiving effectiveness.
These objectives will help structure the presentation and ensure it is informative and beneficial for the caregivers attending.
Register nowAbout the Speaker(s)
Dr. Alonzo Guzman
Dr. Alonzo Guzman is a family medicine doctor in San Antonio, Texas and is affiliated with Methodist Hospital-San Antonio. He also sub specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Alonzo Guzman received his medical degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and has been in practice for more than 20 years. We are delighted to have him speak and share with knowledge with us!