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2012 Family & Community Education Calendar


Jan.   Feb.   Mar.   Apr.   May   Jun.   Jul.   Aug.   Sep.   Oct.   Nov.   Dec. 

PLEASE NOTE:  Registered participants will be notified by telephone if a program is canceled due to inclement weather or other factors. Unless otherwise notified, participants can assume that all programs will proceed as scheduled.

 

JANUARY

Friday, January 6
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Kenton County

Friday Family Forum

   

What: Family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia are invited to attend an information and discussion session on various subjects related to caregiving.
Where: Atria Summit Hills, 2625 Legends Way, Crestview Hills, KY 41017
Cost: Free, but advance registration is required.
Registration: To sign up for this program, click here for a registration form or call Elise Sebastian, Northern Kentucky Branch Program Manager, at 859-240-5016.

Saturday, January 21
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Hamilton County

Orientation to Memory Loss

     

What: A basic, introductory program for individuals experiencing mild symptoms of cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Family members are encouraged to attend the program with the affected person. Topics include early symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatment options and important planning considerations.
Where: Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn Street--3rd Floor Conference Room, Cincinnati, OH 45203
Cost: Free, but advance registration is required.
Registration: REGISTRATION IS CLOSED AS OF 1/20/12. THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FULL.

Saturday,  January 28  (part 1 of 2, continued Feb. 4)
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Hamilton
County

What Families Need to Know... When the Diagnosis is Alzheimer's

     

What: An educational series for families of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. Separate topics are presented at each session by experts in the fields of medicine, law, nursing and social work.
Where: Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn Street--3rd Floor Conference Room, Cincinnati, OH 45203
Cost: Free, but advance registration is required.
Registration: REGISTRATION IS CLOSED AS OF 1/25/12. THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FULL. Please select another series.

 

FEBRUARY

Saturday, February 4
(part 2 of 2)
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hamilton County

What Families Need to Know... When the Diagnosis is Alzheimer's

     

What: An educational series for families of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. Separate topics are presented at each session by experts in the fields of medicine, law, nursing and social work.
Where: Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn Street--3rd Floor Conference Room, Cincinnati, OH 45203
Cost: Free, but advance registration is required.
Registration: REGISTRATION IS CLOSED AS OF 1/25/12. THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FULL. Please select another series.

Saturday, February 11 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Hamilton County Healthy Aging in African Americans: Risk Factors for Alzheimer's & Diabetes
     

What: A free community education program for African-American seniors. This program identifies common risks, signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's and Diabetes, and how to reduce the risks of these diseases that heavily impact the African American community. A discussion period will follow the presentation.
Where: Allen Temple A.M.E. Church, 7080 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45237
Cost: Free, but advance registration is required.
Registration: To sign up for this program, click here for a registration form or call 1-800-272-3900.

Saturday, February 11 10:00a.m.-11:30a.m. Hamilton County

Orientation to Memory Loss
REPEAT OFFERING

   

What: A basic, introductory program for individuals experiencing mild symptoms of cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Family members are encouraged to attend the program with the affected person. Topics include early symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatment options and important planning considerations.
Where: Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn Street--3rd Floor Conference Room, Cincinnati, OH 45203
Cost: Free, but advance registration is required.
Registration: To sign up for this program, click here for a registration form or call 1.800.272.3900.

Tuesday, February 28
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Kenton County U.K. Teleconference:
Medication Use and Misuse in those with Dementia
     

What: The University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association, will present an education program and Q & A session for family members on the topic of medications and dementia. Using the interactive Telemedicine system, experts at the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging will present information along with local medical experts at our site in Greater Cincinnati.
Where: The METS Center, 3861 Olympic Blvd., Erlanger, KY 41018
Cost: Free, but advance registration is required.
Registration: To sign up for this program, click here for a registration form or call 1-800-272-3900.

 

MARCH

Friday, March 2
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Boone
County

Friday Family Forum

   

What: Family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia are invited to attend an information and discussion session on various subjects related to caregiving.
Where: Elmcroft of Florence, 212 Main St., Florence, KY 41042
Cost: Free, but advance registration is required.
Registration: To sign up for this program, click here for a registration form or call Elise Sebastian, Northern Kentucky Branch Program Manager, at 859-240-5016.

Mondays, March 5 & 12
(2-part series)
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lawrence County

What Families Need to Know... When the Diagnosis is Alzheimer's

     

What: An educational series for families of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. Separate topics are presented at each session by experts in the fields of medicine, law, nursing and social work.
Where: Briggs Lawrence County Public Library - 2nd Floor Meeting Room,
321 South 4th St., Ironton, OH 45638 (parking in back, off 5th St.)
Cost: Free, but advance registration is required.
Registration: To sign up for this program, click here for a registration form or call 1.800.272.3900.

Tuesdays, March 6 - 27 
(4-part series)
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hamilton County

What Families Need to Know... When the Diagnosis is Alzheimer's

     

What: An educational series for families of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. Separate topics are presented at each session by experts in the fields of medicine, law, nursing and social work.
Where: Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn Street--3rd Floor Conference Room, Cincinnati, OH 45203
Cost: Free, but advance registration is required.
Registration: To sign up for this program, click here for a registration form or call 1.800.272.3900.

Thursdays, March 22 & 29 (2-part series)
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Grant
County

What Families Need to Know... When the Diagnosis is Alzheimer's

     

What: An educational series for families of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. Separate topics are presented at each session by experts in the fields of medicine, law, nursing and social work.
Where: St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Grant Co., 238 Barnes Rd. - Main Conference Room, Williamstown, KY 41097
Cost: Free, but advance registration is required.
Registration: To sign up for this program, click here for a registration form or call 1.800.272.3900.

Tuesdays,
March 27 through May 15
(8-part series)
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hamilton County Early Stage Strategy Group
     

What: An 8-week series of education/support sessions for individuals diagnosed in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia and their primary caregivers. Participants must have an awareness of their diagnosis and a willingness to discuss it.
Where: Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn Street, Cincinnati, OH 45203
Cost: Free. Limit two per family.
Registration: Eligibility criteria apply and initial screening is required. Call Marjorie Rentz at 513.721.4284 to schedule an interview.

 

APRIL

Tuesdays,
April 3, 10, 17 & 24
(8-part series, continues in May)
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hamilton
County

Early Stage Strategy Group

     

What: An 8-week series of education/support sessions for individuals diagnosed in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia and their primary caregivers. Participants must have an awareness of their diagnosis and a willingness to discuss it.
Where: Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn Street, Cincinnati, OH 45203
Cost: Free. Limit two per family.
Registration: Eligibility criteria apply and initial screening is required. Call Marjorie Rentz at 513.721.4284 to schedule an interview.

Wednesday, April 18
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hamilton
County

Alzheimer's Research Update

     

What: A special presentation on current advances in Alzheimer's research. Speaker: William H. Thies, PhD, Chief Medical & Scientific Officer for the National Alzheimer's Association
Where: Kenwood Country Club, 6501 Kenwood Road Cincinnati, OH 45243
Cost: Free.
Registration: To sign up for this program, click here for a registration form, or call 1.800.272.3900.

 

MAY

Tuesdays,
May 1, 8 and 15
(8-part series, continued from April)
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hamilton
County

Early Stage Strategy Group

     

What: An 8-week series of education/support sessions for individuals diagnosed in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia and their primary caregivers. Participants must have an awareness of their diagnosis and a willingness to discuss it.
Where: Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn Street, Cincinnati, OH 45203
Cost: Free. Limit two per family.
Registration: Eligibility criteria apply and initial screening is required. Call Marjorie Rentz at 513.721.4284 to schedule an interview.

Tuesdays, May 1 - 22
(4-part series)
5:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.
Butler County

What Families Need to Know... When the Diagnosis is Alzheimer's

     

What: An educational series for families of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. Separate topics are presented at each session by experts in the fields of medicine, law, nursing and social work.
Where: Middletown Senior Center, 3907 Central Ave., Middletown, OH 45044
Cost: Free, but advance registration is required.
Registration: To sign up for this program, click here for a registration form or call 1.800.272.3900.

Friday, May 4
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Campbell
County

Friday Family Forum

   

What: Family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia are invited to attend an information and discussion session on various subjects related to caregiving.
Where: Baptist Convalescent Center, 120 Main St., Newport, KY 41071
Cost: Free, but advance registration is required.
Registration: To sign up for this program, click here for a registration form or call Elise Sebastian, Northern Kentucky Branch Program Manager, at 859-240-5016.

 

JUNE

Friday, June 1 
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Boone County

Friday Family Forum

   

What: Family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia are invited to attend an information and discussion session on various subjects related to caregiving.
Where: Colonial Gardens, 6900 Hopeful Rd., Florence, KY 41042
Cost: Free, but advance registration is required.
Registration: To sign up for this program, click here for a registration form or call Elise Sebastian, Northern Kentucky Branch Program Manager, at 859-240-5016.

Wednesdays, June 6 - 27 
(4-part series)
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hamilton County

What Families Need to Know... When the Diagnosis is Alzheimer's

     

What: An educational series for families of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. Separate topics are presented at each session by experts in the fields of medicine, law, nursing and social work.
Where: Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn Street--3rd Floor Conference Room, Cincinnati, OH 45203
Cost: Free, but advance registration is required.
Registration: To sign up for this program, click here for a registration form or call 1.800.272.3900.

 

JULY

 

AUGUST

Saturday, August 25
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Kenton County

A Day for Caregivers

     

Where: The METS Center, 3861 Olympic Blvd., Erlanger, KY 41018
Cost: Free, but advance registration is required.
Registration: Please continue to check this site for more information in the future.

 

SEPTEMBER

Tuesdays,
September 11, 18, 25
(8-part series continued in October)
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hamilton County Early Stage Strategy Group
     

What: An 8-week series of education/support sessions for individuals diagnosed in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia and their primary caregivers. Participants must have an awareness of their diagnosis and a willingness to discuss it.
Where: Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn Street, Cincinnati, OH 45203
Cost: Free. Limit two per family.
Registration: Eligibility criteria apply and initial screening is required. Call Marjorie Rentz at 513.721.4284 to schedule an interview.

 

OCTOBER

Tuesdays, October  2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
(8-part series continued from Sept.)
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hamilton County Early Stage Strategy Group
     

What: An 8-week series of education/support sessions for individuals diagnosed in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia and their primary caregivers. Participants must have an awareness of their diagnosis and a willingness to discuss it.
Where: Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn Street, Cincinnati, OH 45203
Cost: Free. Limit two per family.
Registration: Eligibility criteria apply and initial screening is required. Call Marjorie Rentz at 513.721.4284 to schedule an interview.

Thursdays, Oct. 18,
Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 15
(4-part series, not consecutive weeks)
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Campbell County

What Families Need to Know... When the Diagnosis is Alzheimer's

     

What: An educational series for families of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. Separate topics are presented at each session by experts in the fields of medicine, law, nursing and social work.
Where: St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Ft. Thomas, 85 N. Grand Ave., Ft. Thomas, KY 41075
Cost: Free, but advance registration is required.
Registration: To sign up for this program, click here for a registration form or call 1.800.272.3900.

 

NOVEMBER

 

 

DECEMBER

 

 

 



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