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3rd Monday	Memphis	Intro to Dementia
Location: Alzheimer's Association Office - 3475 Central Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 3rd Monday of every month Cost: Free Speaker: Tammy DeNiro, Alzheimer's Association Area Program Coordinator Topic: covers reversible/irreversible causes of dementia, progression & diagnosis RSVP: Needed - Call 901-565-0011 or 800.272.3900

Oct. 27	Lawrenceburg	Lunch & Learn
Location: Coleman Memorial - 322 N Military Ave. Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Cost: Free - Lunch is provided Speaker: Tracy Black, collaborator and writer, will be performing songs from his seven song CD that is dedicated to "The Fight" against Alzheimer's. Topic: "The Fight - Never Forget Those who have Forgotten" RSVP: Needed - Call 931.455.3345 or 800.272.3900 for more information

Nov. 6	Huntsville	Caregiver Conference
Location: Redstone Village Assisted Living - 12000 Turnmeyer Dr. Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Cost: $20 includes continental breakfast, boxed lunch, and CEU's Speaker: Margaret Anne Whitsett, Director of Older Adult Ministries, First United Methodist Church; Sheila Collins, Geriatric Care Manager, Caring Strategies; Tom Minetree, Elder Law Practice of Tom Minetree; Chip Laymon, HEMSI Search & Rescue Dog Unit Topic: "Anticipatory Grief," "Caregiving and the Challenges of Change," "The Nuts and Bolts Guide to VA Benefits," "Ensuring the Safe Return of our Criticial Wanderers" - featuring a demonstration by HEMSI Search and Rescue dogs RSVP: Needed - Call 256.880.1575 or 800.272.3900 for more information   Nov. 7 Charleston Educational Workshop Location: Mount Eagle Baptist Church - 305 Wool St Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: Free Speaker: Call for more information Topic: "Alzheimer's Disease in the African American Community" RSVP: Call 423.265.3600 or 800.272.3900 for more information   Nov. 13   Murfreesboro Educational Workshop Location: St. Clair Street Senior Center - 325 St. Clair St Time: 10:00 a.m. Cost: Free Speaker: Will help you get the best health care for memory loss; will help individuals with memory loss and their caregivers improve how they work with their doctor. Topic: "Partnering with your Doctor" RSVP: Not necessary; call Elberta Dyer at 615.848.2550 for more information
Nov. 14   Chattanooga Educational Workshop Location: East Third Street Church of Christ Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: Free Speaker: Call for more information Topic: "Alzheimer's Disease in the African American Community" RSVP: Call 423.265.3600 for more information   Nov. 20   Chattanooga Fall Conference Location: Concord Baptist Church - 7025 East Brainerd Rd Time: 9:00 a.m. -  p.m. Cost: $30 for family caregivers, students, and CNA's; $40 for professional caregivers or $30 for 5 or more; Continental breakfast and lunch are included Speaker: Dr. Matthew Kodsi, area expert on Alzheimer's disease Topic: "Explaining the Mysteries of Alzheimer's and Offering Practical Answers to Managing the Disease and Maximizing Quality of Life;" Afternoon break-out sessions are also offered including "Dementia & Driving," "Caregiver Support Strengthening," Managing Difficult Behaviors," "Legal Matters," and "The Impact of the Senses on Dementia" RSVP: Needed - Call Amy French at 423.265.3600 or email amy.french@alz.org

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