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We offer several educational programs for community members and families and individuals facing Alzheimer’s. Most of these programs, described below, are free of charge.
Calendar
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| Orlando |
EASE group. October 12, 19, 26 and November 2, 9 and 16th. The Center for Memory Disorders
From 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Please have a pre-registration set up by calling the 1-800-272-3900.
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| Winter Park |
Maintain Your Brain Friday, October 9, 2009 10:00-12:00 PM Aloma United Methodist Church 3045 Aloma Avenue Winter Park, FL 32792 Phone for directions: 407-671-2180 Meeting Room: The Fellowship Hall |
| Maitland |
Maintain Your Brain Wednesday, October 14, 2009 2:00-3:30 PM Maitland Public Library 501 South Maitland Avenue Maitland, Florida Phone for directions: 407-647- 7700 Meeting Room: TBA |
| Maitland |
Maintain Your Brain Presentation Roth Jewish Community Center
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| Ocala | Support Group Facilitator Training
10:00 am till 1:00 pm, light lunch served Windsor Ocala 2650 SE 18th Avenue Ocala, FL 34471
Call 1-800-272-3900 to register or for more information. Participants will be trained in conducting caregiver support groups in Marion County and represent the Alzheimer’s Association in this capacity. All materials are provided.
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| Gainesville |
The Alzheimer Project: The Memory Loss Tapes Date: October 21, 2009 Location: The Village – Tower Club Ballroom 8000 NW 27th BlvdGainesville, FL 32606 Time: 6:45pm – 8:30pm RSVP: 1-800-272-3900 |
| Melbourne |
Alzheimer's Project: Tuesday, October 27th Leeza's Place Hosted by the East Central Florida Memory Disorder Clinic and Leeza's Place Call 1800-272-3900 to RSVP Seating is limited |
| Jacksonville |
Caring for the Caregiver Workshop - Clay County Saturday, October 24, 2009 Orange Park Senior Center Topics will include: Doors open at 8:30 am. A complimentary lunch will be provided. To register or request adult daycare services, please call 904-284-5977 by October 19th. Adult day care will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. |
| November | |
| Ocala |
Ocala Alzheimer's Education Symposium For more information click here November 12th 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Open to professional and family caregivers. (CEU's Available) Call 800-272-3900 to preregister |
| Palm Bay |
Alzheimer's Project: Screening and discussion Monday, November 23rd Palm Bay Community Hospital 1800-272-3900 to RSVP |
| December | |
| Gainesville |
Happy Holidays: The Healing Power of Reminiscence Wednesday, December 2, 2009 Haven Hospice Call 800-272-3900 for more information |
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Ease Class EASE (Early Alzheimer’s Support and Education) program, was developed for diagnosed persons in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders and their caregivers. EASE is both a program of caregiver education and support. Participants jointly attend eight weekly sessions that cover a range of topics related to living with Alzheimer’s disease. Guest experts provide education on topics such as communication challenges, coping strategies, research and treatment, legal issues and community resources. In this innovative model of education and support, participants have the opportunity to learn about Alzheimer’s disease together, but also have separate facilitated meeting time. This allows both caregivers and diagnosed individuals in their respective groups to be able to express themselves openly and to have a chance to meet others in similar circumstances. After the eight-week EASE program, the Alzheimer’s Association continues to provide support for participants through ongoing EASE support groups.
Clients must be preregistered and meet the criteria for this program. Call 800-272-3900 to schedule interview | |
Early Detection: Know the 10 Warning Signs
Early diagnosis gives people with Alzheimer’s the opportunity to make key decisions about treatment, care and planning, and the power to make choices about their own health and future. The Alzheimer’s Association has launched “Know the 10 Signs”, an early detection presentation to promote public understanding of the Alzheimer’s Association 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s disease. This program can increase awareness of the benefits of Alzheimer’s early detection among consumers and physicians.
Maintain Your Brain Workshop: How to live a brain healthy lifestyle
Do you want to learn more about keeping your brain healthy? Then this workshop is for you. Attend our one-hour, educational and entertaining exploration of the latest insights about what you can do for lifelong brain health. In addition to having fun at our workshop, you will learn basic brain facts, ways to keep your memory sharp and the close connection between brain health and heart health
Caregiver Stress
This presentation focuses on the challenges that caregivers face both physically and emotionally due to the stress of living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. Learn the signs of stress and ways to manage it; develop effective coping skills and therapeutic interventions.
Caregiving Tips: Communication and Behaviors
Learn how to avoid unnecessary arguments and recognize the triggers which may result in behaviors that can be difficult. This class covers successful communication skills for interacting with people with dementia, as well as how to assess and respond to behaviors.
