En este documento encontrarás una propuesta con un curso sobre comunicación dirigido a cuidadores de personas con Alzheimer. Este entrenamiento se basa en los resultados del proyecto realizado y tiene un claro componente práctico. Si estás interesado/a en esta formación para cuidadores profesionales o familiares, escríbenos un email ([email protected]) y podemos personalizar y concretar la propuesta.

• Comunicar con las personas con Alzheimer

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