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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.
Need more information, contact Annie Marrs at (434) 973-6122 ext.105 or mailto:annie.marrs@alz.org
Living with Alzheimer's - Caregiver Series Documents (PDFs)
Tips for Early Stage Caregivers
Tips for Middle Stage Caregivers
Tips for Late Stage Caregivers
3rd Annual Alzheimer's Education Workshop: Taking the Mystery out of Dementia Care - June 13
Featuring Joanne Rader, RN, MN, PMHNP and author of Bathing Without a Battle
Where: James Madison University Festival Conference & Student Center
Click here for registration brochure (PDF)
Special Programs April - June, 2013
Programs and Services Calendar
(Living With Alzheimer's: Coping and Caring education series for caregivers, New Early Stage and Early Onset Support Groups, 10 Warning Signs presentations, Conferences and Workshops, Arts Fusion programs)
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 or 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
For more information, please contact:
Ellen Phipps, Vice President Programs and Services:
(434) 973-6122, ext. 103 or e-mail: ephipps@alz.org
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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 view or download our complete calendar of programs, workshops and conferences please click on the links to calendars above.
If you are not finding what you are looking for please contact the office nearest to you.
