MARQUETTE — The Dementia Caregiving Series, a three-part online program designed for caregivers of people with dementia, will take place via Zoom from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesdays from Dec. 4 through Dec. 18.

The three online sessions will provide participants with basic information about dementia and its effect on brain function, how to communicate more effectively with someone who has dementia, recognizing 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 learning 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, go to www.upcap.org and click on EVENTS or call 211 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday for assistance. Participants must have a device with internet connection and email address to attend.

Registration will end Sunday.

Dementia Caregiving Series is offered by Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress.