Family Series

A 6-session course focusing on some of the most common topics around caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. Individuals are welcome to come for whichever topics are of concern.

Session 1 - What can I expect?
Session 2 - I don't need help
Session 3 - He just sits around all day
Session 4 - Is she on too many medications?
Session 5 - I can't do this anymore
Session 6 - I should, I ought, I have to...

Upcomig dates and locations of Family Series:

Every Sunday from April 7 - May 5, 2013
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church, 2 NE Douglas Street, Lee's Summit, MO

Every Tuesday from  April 9 - May 14, 2013
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
First Christian Church, 10th & Faraon, St. Joseph, MO

For more information and to register, contact the Main Chapter Office at 913.831.3888, 800.272.3900 or carol.smith@alz.org.

ABC's - Alzheimer's Basic Care

An overview of the disease process - how family caregivers can work with the individual experiencing the disease. Additional topics covered include communication, behaviors and feelings

May 30 - Session 1: Disease Overview and Community Resources
June 6 - Session 2: Planning and Legal Services

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Alzheimer's Association, Midtown Satellite Office, 6420 Prospect, T301A, Kansas City, MO 

To register or for additional information, contact the Main Chapter Office at 913.831.3888 or carol.smith@alz.org. 

Younger Onset Alzheimer's

Coping with the unique issue associated with having a family member diagnosed under the age of 65.

8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Alzheimer's Association Education Center, 3856 W. 75th Street, Prairie Village

To register or for additional information, contact the Main Chapter Office at 913.831.3888 or carol.smith@alz.org.   

The Spirit Within

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Research Medical Center, Brookside, Kansas City

To register or for additional information, contact the Main Chapter Office at 93.831.3888 or carol.smith@alz.org. 

Train the Trainer

This program is geared toward individuals in facilities/agencies that are charged with educating others about the illness and includes discussion of designing and implementing dementia training programs.

Cost = $50 per person
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Northeast Kansas Regional Office , 4125 SW Gage Center Drive, Topeka

To receive a registration form or for additional questions, contact the NE Kansas Regional Office at 785.271.1844, 800.272.3900 or cindy.miller@alz.org.