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Living with Alzheimer's Disease: Coping and Caring
This program series is for persons diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's and related dementias, as well as for caregivers, family and friends.
A Living with Alzheimer's Disease: Coping and Caring workshops are held over our entire chapter region.
Click on the links below for flyers that explain the program.
Flyer for Caregivers (view or download PDF)
Flyer for persons with memory loss (view or download PDF)
Living with Alzheimer's - Caregiver Series Documents (PDFs)
Tips for Early Stage Caregivers
Tips for Middle Stage Caregivers
Tips for Late Stage Caregivers
For information about other "Living With Alzheimer's Disease" sessions planned in 2012 please call (800) 272-3900 or email wendy.smith@alz.org.
Speakers Bureau
The Central and Western Virginia Chapter Speakers Bureau trains volunteers who are available to provide presentations on Alzheimer's disease and the Alzheimer's Association to audiences including senior centers, community organizations, clubs, churches, and schools.
If you would like to request a speaker or need further information, please contact:
Andrea Gaines, Volunteer Outreach Director
(434) 973-6122, ext 117 or e-mail: andrea.gaines@alz.org
If you would like to become a member of the Speakers Bureau, contact:
Ellen Phipps, Vice President Programs and Services:
(434) 973-6122, ext. 103 or e-mail: ellen.phipps@alz.org
Upcoming Conferences:
For information on the 11th Annual Alzheimer's Education Conference being held November 8, 2012 at the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center, please contact Leanne Probst, Events Manager at leanne.probst@alz.org or call (434) 973-6122, ext. 109.
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Connections: A Complete Activities Guide for Persons Diagnosed with Dementia Connections has been designed to help caregivers structure the day and modify the environment in order to provide an opportunity for engagement in life for their family members. It provides the necessary tools and strategies for an enhanced Caregiver / Care-receiver relationship. To learn more about Connections or to order a copy, please click here. |
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Educational Programs Available to You
All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. To see our complete calendar of programs please click here.
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