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For information about fundraising events or other ways to get involved with the Heart of America Chapter, click on the specific title below:
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Thursdays, Oct. 1 - Nov. 12 |
Family Series
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Kansas City, MO |
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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. NOTE: No session on October 15th.
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Saint Luke's Northland, South Conference Room, 5830 NW Barry Road, Kansas City, Missouri. To register or for more information, contact 800.272.3900, 913.831.3888 or kerry.mees@alz.org.
For specific information about each session, see the education calendar. | |
Thursday, November 12 |
Caregiver Conference
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Grant City, MO |
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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Worth County Partnership Library, 510 East Avenue, Grant City, Missouri To register or for more information, contact 800.272.3900, 816.364.4467 or brenda.gregg@alz.org.
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Thursday, December 3 |
Legal Issues
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Prairie Village, KS |
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This session explores 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.
4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Main Chapter Office, 3846 West 75th Street, Prairie Village, Kansas To register contact 800.272.3900, 913.831.3888 or kerry.mees@alz.org. |
December 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 |
Dementia Care Certificate
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Overland Park, KS |
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This 5-day program will equip caregivers with practical information and skills to care for someone with Alzheimer's and covers disease information, activities, behavioral issues, practical care skills, grief issues and coping strategies.
Cost = $360 per person. Scholarships for family members are available.
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Johnson County Community College To register or for more information, contact 800.272.3900, 913.831.3888 or kerry.mees@alz.org. |
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