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Registration is required for all programs. To learn more or to register, Email us, print and mail this generic registration form when one specific to the seminar is not available or call the Alzheimer's Association: (800) 272-3900.
February 2012 | ||
| Registration is required for all classes and seminars. To register by e-mail click on this link: infoky-in@alz.org. To register by phone, call 1-800-272-3900. To register by USPS Mail, print and fill out this registration form. | ||
| Feb 2 | Legal & Financial Planning for Alzheimer's Disease This program will give valuable information to families and individuals dealing with Alzheimer's disease and how to plan for legal and financial needs. Topics covered include making plans that fit the need, accessing legal and financial resources and finding government programs that may help with care. Registration is required Madison County Public Library 319 Chestnut St Berea, KY |
5:00 - 7:30PM FREE |
| Feb 6 | Challenging Behaviors for Families Sometimes the days are difficult for both caregivers and the person with dementia, ending in frustration and anger. This workshop helps to understand why a person with dementia does what she does, then gives practical advice and tips for handling challenging behaviors. This program is great for all caregivers, whether their loved one is at home or in a facility. Registration is required. Greenview Regional Hospital 1801 Ashley Circle Bowling Green, KY |
5:00 - 7:00PM FREE |
| Feb 7 | Living with Alzheimer's - For Caregivers - All Stages This program is designed to provide care partners with the knowledge, tools and strategies needed to cope with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. This program will help to understand how to provide optimal care along the continuum of the disease in order to maintain quality of life. Registration is required. Early Stage - 10:00 AM to Noon Middle Stage - 1:00 to 3:00 PM Late Stage - 3:00 to 5:00 PM Lourdes Hospital, East West Dining Room 1530 Lone Oak Road Paducah, KY |
FREE |
| Feb 10 | The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease. If you have a loved one who is newly diagnosed, or if you just want to learn more about Alzheimer's diesase, this program is for you. This presentation will explore what everyone should know about memory loss issues and what they mean for all of us. Registration is required. Alzheimer's Assn Office - Kaden Tower 6100 Dutchman's Lane, Ste 401 Louisville, KY |
10:00 - 11:30 AM FREE |
| Feb 10 | Communicating and Relating Feeling close to loved ones is not something that fades as a person with dementia progresses through their disease. People with Alzheimer's need healthy, caring relationships just as much as they ever did--perhaps even more so. This program will teach about the changes experienced by persons with dementia, then show caregivers new ways for remaining close and connected to their loved one with dementia. Registration is required. Alzheimer's Assn Office - Kaden Tower 6100 Dutchmans Ln, Ste 401 Louisville, KY |
5:00 - 7:30 PM FREE |
| Feb 13 | Early Stage - The Memory Cafe - for Caregivers and Persons with Dementia The Memory Cafe provides an informal setting for caregivers and their loved ones with memory problems to socialsize and interact wih other families and professionals, while sharing and creating old and new experiences. Educational materials and expertise are provided through an informational table and staff from the Center on Aging and theAlzheimer's Disease Center. Will meet the 2nd Monday of each month. Contact Caitlin McGuire at 859-257-8971 for more information. Living Arts and Science Center 362 N ML King Blvd Lexington, KY |
3:00 - 5:00 PM FREE |
| Feb 14 | The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease. If you have a loved one who is newly diagnosed, or if you just want to learn more about Alzheimer's diesase, this program is for you. This presentation will explore what everyone should know about memory loss issues and what they mean for all of us. Registration is required. Location TBA Elizabethtown, KY |
1:00 to 3:00 PM FREE |
| Feb 15 | Living with Alzheimer's - For Caregivers - Middle Stage. This program is designed to provide care partners with the knowledge, tools and strategies needed to cope with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease r a relate dementia. This program will help to understand how to profide optimal care along the continuumof the disease in order to maintain quality of life. Registration is required Red Bank Branch Library 120 S Red Bank Road Evansville, IN |
10 AM to Noon FREE |
| Feb 20 | The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease. If you have a loved one who is newly diagnosed, or if you just want to learn more about Alzheimer's diesase, this program is for you. This presentation will explore what everyone should know about memory loss issues and what they mean for all of us. Registration is required Madison County Public Library 319 Chestnut St Berea, KY |
10:00 AM to Noon FREE |
| Feb 24 | Fayette County Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver Training This program is for those who have a friend of family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Local and statewide experts in aging and Alzheimer’s care will present on Alzheimer’s disease, caregiving basics, legal decisions, and how to care for the caregiver. Registration is $10 and includes lunch. Registration is required; e-mail infoky-in@alz.org, call 1-800-272-3900 or print and fill out the registration form linked at the top/bottom of this page. Fayette County Extension Office 1140 Red Mile Place Lexington, KY |
9:15 AM to 4:00 PM COST: $10 |
| Feb 25 | The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease. If you have a loved one who is newly diagnosed, or if you just want to learn more about Alzheimer's diesase, this program is for you. This presentation will explore what everyone should know about memory loss issues and what they mean for all of us. Registration is required Northside Public Library 1733 Russell Cave Road Lexington, KY |
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM FREE |
| Feb 28 | Communicating and Relating Feeling close to loved ones is not something that fades as a person with dementia progresses through their disease. People with Alzheimer's need healthy, caring relationships just as much as they ever did--perhaps even more so. This program will teach about the changes experienced by persons with dementia, then show caregivers new ways for remaining close and connected to their loved one with dementia. Registration is required. Alzheimer's Assn Office 4770 Covert Ave Evansville, IN |
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM FREE |
| Feb 28 | UK Urban TeleCare Educational Series for Family Member and Friends of Those with Memory Disorders: Medication Use and Misuse in Those with Dementia. Join us for this quarterly event that is dedicated to bringing dementia care education to urban Lexington, Louisville and Cincinnati. Via interactive videoconferencing, participants will be able to hear from experts in various fields and take part in live Q & A. Lexington - 800 Rose Street Louisville - TBA |
5:30 to 7:00 PM FREE |
March 2012 | ||
| Registration is required for all classes and seminars. To register by e-mail click on this link: infoky-in@alz.org. To register by phone, call 1-800-272-3900. To register by USPS Mail, print and fill out this registration form. | ||
| Mar 6 | Living with Alzheimer's - For Caregivers - All Stages This program is designed to provide care partners with the knowledge, tools and strategies needed to cope with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. This program will help to understand how to provide optimal care along the continuum of the disease in order to maintain quality of life. Registration is required. Early Stage - 10:00 AM to Noon; Middle Stage - 1:00 to 3:00 PM; Late Stage - 3:00 to 5:00 PM GRADD Office, 300 GRADD Way Owensboro, KY |
FREE |
| Mar 8 | The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease. If you have a loved one who is newly diagnosed, or if you just want to learn more about Alzheimer's diesase, this program is for you. This presentation will explore what everyone should know about memory loss issues and what they mean for all of us. Registration is required. Boyd County Library 1740 Central Ave Ashland, KY |
10 AM to Noon FREE |
| Mar 12 |
Early Stage - The Memory Cafe - for Caregivers and Persons with Dementia |
3:00 - 5:00 PM FREE |
| Mar 12 | Activities for Families Learn new ways of connecting by sparking old memories in the person with dementia in order to help them to have meaningful experiences regardless of what stage they are in currently. Registration is required. Alzheimer's Assn Office - Kaden Tower 6100 Dutchmans Ln, Ste 401 Louisville, KY |
1:00 to 2:30 PM FREE |
| Mar 12 | Best Friends Approach to Dementia Care Learn new ways to respond to issues faced by persons with dementia and their caregivers. By learning the Best Friends Approach, caregivers can both improve quality of life for the person with dementia and improve the overall relationship. Registration is required. Lexington Public Library, Tates Creek Branch 3628 Walden Dr Lexington, KY |
10 AM to 2 PM, Lunch provided FREE |
| Mar 14 | Living with Alzhemer's for Caregivers: Late Stage Discover what to expect as your loved one enters the final stages of his or her disease, what care options are available and how to not only cope, but provide comfort and the best quality of life possible for him or her. Vandenburgh County Public library 3001 Oaklyn Dr Evansville, IN |
1:00 - 4:00 PM FREE |
| Mar 15 | Fiancial Planning for Alzheimer's Disease Learn what options are available to pay for care of the person with Alzheimer's disease, where to find additional resources, and how to make the best financial choices for both the person as well as the caregiver. Registration is required. Lexington Public Library, Northside Branch 1733 Russell Cave Rd Lexington, KY |
6:30 - 8:00 PM FREE |
| Mar 15 |
The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease. |
6:30 - 8:00 PM FREE
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| Mar 19 |
Unlocking What Remains: Making the Most of Each Moment: Activities for Persons with Dementia |
2:00 - 4:00 PM FREE |
| Mar 20 | Legal & Financial Planning for Alzheimer's Disease This program will give valuable information to families and individuals dealing with Alzheimer's disease and how to plan for legal and financial needs. Topics covered include making plans that fit the need, accessing legal and financial resources and finding government programs that may help with care. Registration is required Elizabethtown - Location TBA |
1:00 - 2:30 PM FREE |
| Mar 20 | Legal & Financial Planning for Alzheimer's Disease This program will give valuable information to families and individuals dealing with Alzheimer's disease and how to plan for legal and financial needs. Topics covered include making plans that fit the need, accessing legal and financial resources and finding government programs that may help with care. Registration is required Chapel Hill Church 2601 US Hwy 60 E Henderson, KY |
9:00 AM to Noon FREE |
| Mar 21 | Family Caregiver Training This program is for those who have a friend or family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Local and statewide experts in aging and Alzheimer’s care will present on Alzheimer’s disease, caregiving basics, legal decisions, and how to care for the caregiver. Registration is required; e-mail infoky-in@alz.org, call 1-800-272-3900 or print and fill out the registration form linked at the top/bottom of this page. Signature Healthcare 260 S Mayo Trail Pikeville, KY |
1:00 to 5:00 PM FREE |
| Mar 22 | Family Caregiver Training This program is for those who have a friend or family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Local and statewide experts in aging and Alzheimer’s care will present on Alzheimer’s disease, caregiving basics, legal decisions, and how to care for the caregiver. Registration is $10 and includes lunch; e-mail infoky-in@alz.org, call 1-800-272-3900 or print and fill out the registration form linked at the top/bottom of this page. Alzheimer's Association Office 6100 Dutchmans Lane Ste 401 Louisville, KY |
10 AM to 2 PM; Lunch Included FEE: $10 |
| Mar 22 |
Legal Planning for Alzheimer's Disease |
6:30 - 8:30 PM FREE |
| Mar 26 | 10 Warning Signs of Dementia Find out the difference between normal aging and dementia, signs and symptoms of early dementia, the value of early detection, and how to live a healthy lifestyle that may help to ward off or delay cognitive decline. Registration is required. Morning Pointe Senior Care Residence 233 Ruccio Way Lexington, KY |
6:00 - 7:00 PM FREE |
| Mar 27 | Living With Alzheimer's Disease: For People with Early Stage Dementia Learn how to partner with your doctor and family to make decisions about your future, cope with changes, and maintain independence for as long as possible. St Mary's Hospital 3700 Washington Ave Evansville, IN |
10 AM to Noon FREE |
| Mar 28 | Family Caregiver Training This program is for those who have a friend or family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Local and statewide experts in aging and Alzheimer’s care will present on Alzheimer’s disease, caregiving basics, legal decisions, and how to care for the caregiver. Registration is $10 and includes lunch; e-mail infoky-in@alz.org, call 1-800-272-3900 or print and fill out the registration form linked at the top/bottom of this page. Madison County Cooperative Extension Service 230 Duncannon Ln Richmond, KY |
10 AM to 4 PM; Lunch included FEE: $10 |
