Please join us for a number of special events and recognition throughout the state. Our fourth annual Multicultural Education Forum will be held each Monday night in November, special screenings of the HBO documentary The Alzheimer’s Project are being held in our regional office locations and a very special Caregiver Pampering Day is being held to help ease the responsibilities shouldered by those who care for loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease. Watch for Denver’s City and County Building to turn purple once again, banners will hang throughout downtown and Alzheimer’s disease will be the focus of 9News Call Center on November 19 with our volunteers on hand to answer calls.

Caregivers Appreciation Lunch

Caregivers Make a Difference presented by Alzheimer’s Association, Seniors’ Resource Center, Olinger Dignity Mortuaries & Cemeteries, St. Anthony Hospitals Health Passport, Centura Health and Woodward Respite Care Fund

Friday, November 6, 2009
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Olinger Crown Hill  Reception Center
Lunch is included

Information will be available along with an opportunity to talk with other caregivers. Experts from the following agencies and organizations will be on hand: Alzheimer’s, Medicaid, Ombudsman Program, Advance Directives, Respite Care, and Share the Care. Attendees can also relax with a free chair massage and a warm paraffin hand massage. For information, call 303.813.1669.

There is no charge for this event, but registration is required to assure lunch. Register online or call 303.813.1669. The deadline for registration is October 28, 2009.

Respite care is available at two sites if you need it for your family member. Arrangements must be made in advance with the site to obtain information and assure space. Please contact the agency by October 23. There is no charge for this day of care if you are attending this event.

HBO Screenings of The Alzheimer's Project

Join us as we view and discuss the HBO documentary The Alzheimer’s Project. There are four segments: Momentum in Science I & II, Grandpa Do You Know Who I Am? and The Memory Loss Tapes. Many of these special presentations include panels with local researchers, physicians and family members who are featured in the film along with Alzheimer’s Association staff.

All of these events are free of charge. Click here for more information.

 

Multicultural Perspectives on Dementia

2009 Educational Forum
Who should attend? Professionals, family and community members, clergy and community leaders.

Mondays November 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
5:45 – 7:45 pm

Alzheimer’s Association
455 Sherman Street, Suite 500 in Denver

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New Alzheimer Resources

In addition to special events this month, the Alzheimer’s Association has added a number of new resources to help you in your role as caregiver. Caregiver Stress Check, a first-of-its-kind, interactive quiz that helps caregivers identify their symptoms of stress and provides them with a tailored list of helpful referrals and resources.

In addition there are two new videos for caregivers and people with dementia:

1. Understanding Alzheimer’s: An introductory guide for people with dementia and their caregivers
2. Alzheimer's and Safety: A guide to planning and preparation

Aimed at increasing understanding, building skills and empowering people with dementia and those in their circle of care, these leading videos feature essential information on dementia basics, care, home and transportation safety delivered by individuals with dementia, family caregivers, physicians and care experts.

Click here for additional resources and information.