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Memphis |
Intro to Dementia |
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Alzheimer's Association Office - 3475 Central
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 3rd Monday of every month
Cost: Free
Speaker: Sheryl Ludeke-Smith
Topic: covers reversible/irreversible causes of dementia, progression & diagnosis
RSVP: Needed - Call 901-565-0011 or 800.272.3900 |
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| May 5 |
Kingsport |
Caregiver Series |
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Location: Care Central 628 E. Market St.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Speaker: Tracey Kendall - Alzheimer's Director of Outreach
Topic: Alz 101 - This program will focus on the basics of Alzheimer's disease and other common forms of dementia, diagnosis information, and medications used for treatment. We will also focus on behavior and communication, making interactions the best they can be.
RSVP: No. For more info call 423.928.4080. Light refreshments provided |
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| May 7 |
Huntsville |
Brown Bag Lunch |
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Crestwood Hospital Women's Pavilion - 185 Chateau Dr.
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Speaker: Therapy Partners
Topic: Therapy Animals and their positive role
RSVP: not required |
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| May 12 |
Kingsport |
Caregiver Series |
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Location: Care Central 628 E. Market St.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Speaker: Tracey Kendall - Alzheimer's Director of Outreach
Topic: Legal & Financial Issues- What every caregiver should know - This program will focus on different legal and financial issues that need to be in order early in the disease process. Come to learn and ask questions.
RSVP: No. For more info call 423.928.4080. Light refreshments provided |
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| May 15 |
Tullahoma |
Motlow Caregiver Conference |
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Location: Motlow College
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $20.00
Speaker: Dr. Raghu Upender, Janice Ryan, Tim King
Topic: Alzheimer's latest information and research, continuum of care panel, activities, sexuality & dementia.
RSVP: Needed - Call 931.455.3345 or 800.272.3900 - lunch provided |
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| May 15 |
Murfreesboro |
Lunch & Learn |
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Location: St. Clair Stree Senior Center
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Speaker: Marcie Redmond, Adams Place; Stephanie Clark, Broadmore; Tim Spears, Community Care of Rutherford County
Topic: Housing and Long Term Care
RSVP: Needed - Call 615-848-2550 - lunch provided |
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| May 16 |
Erwin |
Virtual Dementia Tour |
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Location: Center on Aging and Health - 880 S Mohawk Drive
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Topic: This is an individualized dementia sensitivity experiene. Many participants leave with a deeper knowledge of dementia and a need for increased patience and understanding.
RSVP: No. For more info call 423.928.4080. |
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| May 19 |
Kingsport |
Caregiver Series |
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Location: Care Central 628 E. Market St.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Speaker: Tracey Kendall - Alzheimer's Director of Outreach
Topic: To be at home or not to be at home. This program will focus on different options for in-home care and institutional care, including payment sources.
RSVP: No. For more info call 423.928.4080. Light refreshments provided |
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| May 19 |
Memphis |
Empowerment through Education |
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Location: Holiday Inn University of Memphis
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Speaker: Keynote speaker will be Joanne Breakey, author of Enhancing Moments of Joy in Caregiving. Other practical application workshops will also be available.
Topic: a day long educational event with presentations on practical approaches to the challenges of caregiving.
RSVP: Needed - Call 901-565-0011 or 800.272.3900 - MUST pre-register |
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| May 22 |
Johnson City |
Normal Aging vs Memory Loss |
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Location: The Mall at Johnson City
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Speaker: Tracey Kendall - Alzheimer's Director of Outreach
Topic: This program will help us determine whether those moments of forgetfullness are normal or something that goes a little bit deeper.
RSVP: No. For more info call 423.928.4080. |
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| June 12 |
Lewisburg |
Lunch & Learn |
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Location: Marshall Co. Senior Center
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Speaker: Timothy King - Senior Advantage
Topic: Caregiver Burnout
RSVP: Needed - Call 931.455.3345 or 800.272.3900 - lunch provided |
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| June 19 |
Murfreesboro |
Lunch & Learn |
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Location: St. Clair Stree Senior Center
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Speaker: Geoffrey Herring, President of Insured Financial Solutions
Topic: Strategies for Long Term Care
RSVP: Needed - Call 615-848-2550 - lunch provided |
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| July 17 |
Murfreesboro |
Lunch & Learn |
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Location: St. Clair Stree Senior Center
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Speaker: Dr. Robert Simon, OD, McCabe Vision Center
Topic: The Aging Eyes
RSVP: Needed - Call 615-848-2550 - lunch provided |
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| August 20 |
Murfreesboro |
Lunch & Learn |
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Location: St. Clair Stree Senior Center
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Speaker: Michelle Fowlr, Riversid Cnter
Topic: Maintaining Your Mental Health
RSVP: Needed - Call 615-848-2550 - lunch provided
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