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The Alzheimer’s Association offers services for persons diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's disease and their care partners.
The goals of the Meeting of the Minds Program are to provide:
• A safe environment to share experiences and ask questions
• Friendship and an opportunity to talk with others about the experience of memory loss
• Support & Information
• Opportunity to engage in socially and culturally enriching activities with others who are experiencing memory loss.
Programs are currently offered in Lexington and Louisville communities.
Call 1.800.272.3900 for more information
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Education Series Our Living with Alzheimer's series begins with a class specifically designed for those needing to know more about the early stages of the disease. This program is followed by a middle and late stage class to help people navigate the journey of Alzheimer's disease.
Memory Café The Memory Café provides an informal setting for caregivers and their loved ones with memory problems to socialize and interact with other families and professionals while sharing and creating old and new experiences. Educational materials and expertise are provided by staff from the Sanders-Brown center on Aging & Alzheimer’s Disease Center and the Alzheimer’s Association. - Takes place second Monday of each month - from 3pm-5pm - at the Living Arts & Sciences Center at 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Lexington, KY - Contact Deborah Danner at (859)257-8971 for more information or to register.
Early Stage Support Group Series An 8-week program designed to provide information, support and encouragement for persons in early stage Alzheimer’s disease and their care partners. The support groups provide an opportunity to discuss issues and changes related to memory loss and a gathering to share experiences and feelings.
Lunch Bunch Outings A quarterly outing for persons with early stage Alzheimer’s disease to maintain social connections. Outings include lunch and a socially and culturally enriching activity.
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