Gladstone American Legion meets Monday

GLADSTONE — The Gladstone American Legion general membership meeting will be held Monday, July 1, at 6 p.m., at the Legion hall.

The 4th of July parade float will be discussed, plus many upcoming events.

Free series for ­caregivers

ESCANABA — Dementia Caregiving Series, a three-part online program designed for caregivers of people with dementia, will be held on Thursdays, July 25, and Aug. 1 and 8, 2024, from 2 to 3 p.m. (EST) via Zoom.

During the three online sessions participants will learn basic information about dementia and its impact on brain function, how to communicate more effectively with someone who has dementia, recognize stages of dementia, how to provide meaningful daily activities based on the interests and abilities of the person with dementia, how to better understand and address dementia related behaviors, and learn strategies and benefits of self-care. Each session is an hour long.

There is no charge for this program, but registration is required. To register, visit www.upcap.org (click on “events”) or call 2-1-1 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (EST) for assistance. Registration ends on July 21. Participants must have a device with internet connection and email address to attend.

Dementia Caregiving Series is offered by Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP). This series is available in part through funding from the Older American’s Act and Michigan Department of Health & Human Services Bureau of Aging, Community Living, and Supports.