FALMOUTH — The Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, is offering a new training program specifically for family members caring for a loved one at home with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia.

The six-week series of classes will start July 9 in Carrabassett Valley. Sessions will run once a week from 9 to 11 a.m. on Fridays. Advance registration is required and participants are encouraged to attend all six sessions.

The course will cover basic information about dementia; the impact of dementia on the person who has it; effective communication and interaction skills; diseasestage appropriate tasks and activities; techniques to deal with responsive behaviors; problem-solving skills; and caregiver self-care.

The course is designed for spouses, siblings, adult children and significant others of individuals who are living with Alzheimer’s disease or one of the related dementias.

Participation is free but space is limited. For more information or to register, call the Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter at 1-800-272-3900.