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May 2013 | ||
| 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. Click here for prinatble registration form. | ||
| May 1 |
Information on Alzheimer's: Research and Resources Learn more about Alzheimer's Association resources, research updates & trial match. Many resources are available such as educational programs, helpline, on-line resources & more. Learn about current research studies & clinical trials where researchers test new ways to detect, treat and prevent Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Graves County Public Library |
Registration Required $5 Donation Suggested Designed for family caregivers, please no professionals. |
| May 1 |
Special Topics Series: Sometimes the days are difficult for both the caregivers and the person with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. This program discusses the behavioral changes experienced by persons diagnosed and how caregivers can deal with these changes. Ways to connect with and care for their loved one will be explored while providing practical information in handling these challenges. This workshop is helpful for all caregivers, whether their loved one is at home or in a facility. Berea Senior Citizens Center
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3-4pm Registration Required $5 Donation Suggested Designed for family caregivers, please no professionals. |
| May 2 |
Special Topics Series: Sometimes the days are difficult for both the caregivers and the person with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. This program discusses the behavioral changes experienced by persons diagnosed and how caregivers can deal with these changes. Ways to connect with and care for their loved one will be explored while providing practical information in handling these challenges. This workshop is helpful for all caregivers, whether their loved one is at home or in a facility. GRADD Office |
10am-12pm Registration Required Designed for family caregivers, please no professionals. |
| May 2 |
Special Topics Series: As the disease progresses, the needs and abilities of a person with Alzheimer's or other dementias will change. This program will explore creative avenues for connecting with a loved one who has been diagnosed and it will teach caregivers how to help their loved one to have meaningful experiences regardless of their current abilities. This workshop will also share tips and strategies for adapting the home to support these changes with a little creativity, flexibility and problem solving. This program will follow Special Topics Series: Communicating and Relating (listed above) after a one hour break. |
1-3pm Designed for family caregivers, please no professionals. Sponsored by |
| May 6 |
Family Caregiver Workshop This educational event is available to family and friend caregivers, bringing together experts in the field of aging and dementia to discuss various issues such as legal and financial concerns, research updates, medication and other topics of interest to caregivers. Floyd County Public Library |
$5 Donation Suggested Designed for family caregivers, please no professionals. |
| May 6 |
Caregiver Connection Series: |
Lunch provided & Sponsored by Baptist Neurology Center Registration Required Designed for family caregivers, please no professionals. Sponsored by |
| May 7 | Living with Alzheimer’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. Episcopal Church Home7504 Westport Road, Louisville, KY |
Registration Required Designed for family caregivers, please no professionals. Sponsored by |
| May 9 |
Special Topics Series: Sometimes the days are difficult for both the caregivers and the person with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. This program discusses the behavioral changes experienced by persons diagnosed and how caregivers can deal with these changes. Ways to connect with and care for their loved one will be explored while providing practical information in handling these challenges. This workshop is helpful for all caregivers, whether their loved one is at home or in a facility. PADD Office 300 Hammond Drive, Hopkinsville, KY |
10am-12pm $5 Donation Suggested Designed for family caregivers, please no professionals. |
| May 9 |
Legal and Financial Planning Preparing early is the key to developing sound a sound legal and financial plan. Explore what decisions need to be made, where to find additional resources, and how to use those decisions to protect and provide the best care possible for the person with dementia. Louisville Public Library, Newburgh Branch |
1-3pm Registration Required $5 Donation Suggested Designed for family caregivers, please no professionals.
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| May 10 |
Best Friends Approach for Families This program will teach families how to use the internationally recognized Best Friends ApproachTM with their loved one who has dementia. The Approach focusing on relationships and the life story has been shown to improve the quality of life and reduce challenging behaviors in persons with dementia. Participants come away with a refreshing new perspective on dementia care! Featuring guest speaker and co-author Tonya Cox. Tri Counrty Senior Citizens Center |
Designed for family caregivers, please no professionals.
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| May 13 | Memory Café
The Memory Café provides and 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. Living Arts & Sciences Center |
Designed for people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. Please no professionals. |
| May 14 |
Legal and Financial Planning
This program will give valuable information to families and individuals dealing with Alzheimer’s disease about 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. |
10:30am-12:30pm Registration Required Designed for family caregivers, please no professionals. Sponsored by |
| May 16 |
Legal and Financial Planning
This program will give valuable information to families and individuals dealing with Alzheimer’s disease about 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. Evansville Central Library, Room B 200 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN |
10am-12pm Registration Required |
| May 16 |
Family Caregiver Workshop This educational event is available to family and friend caregivers, bringing together experts in the field of aging and dementia to discuss various issues such as legal and financial concerns, research updates, medication and other topics of interest to caregivers. 2475 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green, KY |
Registration Required $5 Donation Suggested Designed for family caregivers, please no professionals. |
| May 21 |
Special Topics Series: As the disease progresses, the needs and abilities of a person with Alzheimer's or other dementias will change. This program will explore creative avenues for connecting with a loved one who has been diagnosed and it will teach caregivers how to help their loved one to have meaningful experiences regardless of their current abilities. This workshop will also share tips and strategies for adapting the home to support these changes with a little creativity, flexibility and problem solving. PADD Office |
$5 Donation Suggested Designed for family caregivers, please no professionals. |
| May 22 |
Special Topics Series: As the disease progresses, the needs and abilities of a person with Alzheimer's or other dementias will change. This workshop will share tips and strategies for adapting the home to support these changes with a little creativity, flexibility and problem solving.
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Registration Required $5 Donation Suggested Designed for family caregivers, please no professionals. |
| May 23 |
Living with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers - Madison County Extension Office |
Registration Required $5 Donation Suggested Designed for family caregivers, please no professionals. |
| May 23 |
Special Topics Series: Join us for a session that addresses the issues and challenges of living and caring for someone with dementia. Families caring for a loved one with dementia will gain new insight into the disease process and how every day needs change throughout their journey. Caregivers will also be given tips and techniques to try with their loved ones and will be able to ask questions unique to their situation.
Pike County Cooperative Extension Office |
1-4pm Registration Required $5 Donation Suggested Designed for family caregivers, please no professionals. |
| May 28 | Driving and Dementia
This program addresses the difficult issues of driving and dementia. Topics covered include warning signs for when to restrict driving and tips for doing so, getting lost, driving assessments, and how to handle insistent drivers. Alzheimer’s Association Office |
10am-12pm Registration Required $5 Donation Suggested Designed for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias |
To learn more or to register, call the Alzheimer's Association:
1-800-272-3900.
Registration is required for all programs.
Click here to open the printable registration form.
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June 2013 | ||
| 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. Click here for prinatble registration form. | ||
| June 4 |
Know the Ten Signs Increase your awareness of the warning signs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias and gain insight to the benefits of early detection and diagnosis. |
$15 Fee for Professionals $5 Donation Suggested for Family Caregivers. |
| June 4 |
Know the Ten Signs Increase your awareness of the warning signs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias and gain insight to the benefits of early detection and diagnosis. |
Registration Required $15 Fee for Professionals $5 Donation Suggested for Family Caregivers. |
| June 5 |
Family Caregiver Workshop This educational event is available to family and friend caregivers, bringing together experts in the field of aging and dementia to discuss various issues such as legal and financial concerns, research updates, medication and other topics of interest to caregivers. |
Designed for family caregivers, please no professionals. Sponsored by Oasis Dementia Care |
| June 6 |
Legal and Financial Planning This program will give valuable information to families and individuals dealing with Alzheimer’s disease about 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. Pulaski County Extension Office |
Registration Required |
| June 10 | Memory Café
The Memory Café provides and 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. The Bell House |
Designed for people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. Please no professionals. |
| June 11 |
The Basics If you have a loved one who is newly diagnosed, or if you just want to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, this program is for you. This two-hour presentation will explore what everyone should know about memory loss issues and what they mean for all of us. Mount Washington Public Library |
6-8pm Registration Required $15 Fee for Professionals $5 Donation Suggested for Family Caregivers. |
| June 13 |
Richmond/Berea Town Hall Meeting Don’t miss this opportunity to: |
5:30-7pm Registration Required For more information, please call: 1-800-272-3900 |
| June 17 | Living with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers - Middle Stage This workshop addresses the issues involved in caring for a person in the middle stages of Alzheimer’s disease or another related dementia. Specific topics covered include behavioral changes, medication, safety, living options and role/relationship changes. Perry County Extension Office |
Registration Required $5 Donation Suggested Designed for family caregivers, please no professionals. |
| June 18 |
Know the Ten Signs Increase your awareness of the warning signs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias and gain insight to the benefits of early detection and diagnosis. Baptist Health - Paducah |
Registration Required $15 Fee for Professionals $5 Donation Suggested for Family Caregivers. |
| June 19 |
Family Caregiver Workshop This educational event is available to family and friend caregivers, bringing together experts in the field of aging and dementia to discuss various issues such as driving and dementia, managing caregiver stress, community resources and other topics of interest to caregivers. |
Registration Required $5 Donation Suggested Designed for family caregivers, please no professionals. |
| June 19 |
Family Caregiver Workshop This educational event is available to family and friend caregivers, bringing together experts in the field of aging and dementia to discuss various issues such as legal and financial concerns, research updates, medication and other topics of interest to caregivers. |
Registration Required Designed for family caregivers, please no professionals. |
| June 19 |
Know the Ten Signs Increase your awareness of the warning signs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias and gain insight to the benefits of early detection and diagnosis. |
Registration Required $15 Fee for Professionals $5 Donation Suggested for Family Caregivers. |
| June 20 |
The Basics If you have a loved one who is newly diagnosed, or if you just want to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, this program is for you. This two-hour presentation will explore what everyone should know about memory loss issues and what they mean for all of us. Taylor County Extension Office |
1-3pm Registration Required $15 Fee for Professionals $5 Donation Suggested for Family Caregivers. |
| June 21 |
The Basics If you have a loved one who is newly diagnosed, or if you just want to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, this program is for you. This two-hour presentation will explore what everyone should know about memory loss issues and what they mean for all of us. |
Registration Required $15 Fee for Professionals Sponsored by Oasis Dementia Care |
| June 21 |
Family Caregiver Workshop This educational event is available to family and friend caregivers, bringing together experts in the field of aging and dementia to discuss various issues such as legal and financial concerns, research updates, medication and other topics of interest to caregivers. |
Registration Required $10 Fee; Designed for family caregivers, please no professionals. |
| June 25 |
The Basics If you have a loved one who is newly diagnosed, or if you just want to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, this program is for you. This two-hour presentation will explore what everyone should know about memory loss issues and what they mean for all of us. First Christian Church |
$15 Fee for Professionals $5 Donation Suggested |
| June 26 |
The Basics If you have a loved one who is newly diagnosed, or if you just want to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, 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. |
$15 Fee for Professionals $5 Donation Suggested |
| June 27 |
Elizabethtown Town Hall Meeting Don’t miss this opportunity to: |
6-7:30pm Registration Required For more information, please call: 1-800-272-3900 |
| June 28 |
The Basics If you have a loved one who is newly diagnosed, or if you just want to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, 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. |
$15 Fee for Professionals $5 Donation Suggested |
To learn more or to register, call the Alzheimer's Association:
1-800-272-3900.
Registration is required for all programs.
Click here to open the printable registration form.
