All Year |
Family Series
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Chapter Wide |
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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.
For detailed descriptions of the 6 sessions, click here.
Upcoming Series
Raytown, MO
Thursdays from February 23 through March 29
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
St. Bernadette's Catholic Church, 9020 E. 51st Terrace
RSVP: 913.831.3888 or carol.smith@alz.org
Parsons, KS
Tuesdays from March 6 through April 3
Note: No part 4 for this session
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Parsons Public Library, 311 S. 17th
RSVP: 620.421.6550 ext. 1794 or john.vonwedell@alz.org
St. Joseph, MO
Mondays from April 9 through May 14
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
First Christian Church, 10th & Faraon Streets
RSVP: 816.364.4467 or brenda.gregg@alz.org
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Fridays,
February 10, 17 & 24 |
Growing Through Grief
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Prairie Village, KS |
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A three part series discussing the unique experiences of grief in caring for individuals with Alzheimer's disease.
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Main Chapter Office, 3846 W. 75th Street, Prairie Village
For more information and to register, contact Carol at carol.smith@alz.org, 913.831.3888 or 800.272.3900.
Thursday,
February 23 |
Let's Talk About Dementia: A Community Discussion
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Princeton, MO |
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10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Mercer County Library, 601 W. Grant, Princeton
For more information and to register, contact Brenda at brenda.gregg@alz.org, 816.364.4467 or 800.272.3900.
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Mondays,
March 19 & 26 |
ABC's - Alzheimer's Basic Care
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Topeka, KS |
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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.
March 19: Disease overview and community services
March 26: Planning and legal issues
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Midland Care, Administration Building A, Education Center
200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka
For more information and to register, contact Cindy at cindy.miller@alz.org, 785.271.1844 or 800.272.3900.
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Monday,
March 12 |
Alzheimer's and Intellectual Disabilities
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NW MO Area |
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A program for professional caregivers of persons with the dual diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and an Intellectual Disability, such as Down Syndrome.
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
For the exact location in the northwest Missouri area, please contact Brenda at brenda.gregg@alz.org, 816.364.4467 or 800.272.3900.
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Tuesday,
March 13 |
Legal Issues
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Pittsburg, KS |
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Exploration of the various legal concerns and needs that arise throughout the course of the disease. Issues include durable power of attorney, guardianship, conservatorship, patient rights, division of assets and living wills.
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Pittsburg Public Library, 308 N. Walnut, Pittsurg
For more information and to register, contact Paula Shaw at paula.shaw@alz.org, 620.719.0967 or 800.272.3900.
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Tuesday,
March 13 |
Train the Trainer
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Topeka, KS |
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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 prorgrams.
Cost = $50
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Congregational Church, 1701 SW Collins Avenue, Topeka
For more information and to register, contact Cindy at cindy.miller@alz.org, 785.271.1844 or 800.272.3900.
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