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2011 Fall Series (1:30 – 4:00 pm):
September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18
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Alzheimer’s Education Center

2012 Spring Series in Jefferson City (1:30 – 4:00 pm)
March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3
The Arbors at Westbrook Terrace
Registration is $35/per person. Class size limited to 15 participants - please register early. 
Pre-registration is required - call 800-272-3900.  

2012 Spring Series (1:30 - 4:00 pm):
April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14
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Alzheimer's Education Center

Foundations of Dementia Care for Professional Caregivers
Learn fundamentals of truly effective dementia care through a better understanding of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Participants will take home strategies for creating an environment of improved communication skills and fewer unwanted/difficult behaviors in professional caregiving settings. Cost is $35.00

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The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's
is a workshop for anyone who would like to know more about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.  Information includes symptoms and effects of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, how Alzheimer's affects the brain, causes and risk factors, how to find out if it’s Alzheimer's and the benefits of early detection, how to address a diagnosis of Alzheimer's, stages, treatment, hope for the future and ways the Alzheimer's Association can help. Cost is $10

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Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters
For all consumers. Learn the difference between age-related memory loss and Alzheimer's disease. Gain an understanding of the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's disease and learn about causes and risk factors for AD. Gain a better understanding of the benefits of healthy aging, including brain wellness and some prevention and lifestyle changes.

Thanks to generous support from Greeks at the University of Missouri and an anonymous Jefferson City donor, this program is offered free of charge.

September 22, 2011 (1:30-4:00 pm)
First Presbyterian Church
Fulton, Missouri

September 29, 2011 (1:30 - 4:00 pm)
Cooper County Memorial Hospital Library
Boonville, Missouri
In partnership with Cooper County Memorial Hospital

November 15, 2011 (1:30 - 4:00 pm)
Alzheimer's Disease Education Center
Columbia, Missouri

November 29, 2011 (5:30 - 8:00 pm)
Schepper’s Distributing, the Clydesdale Room
Jefferson City, Missouri
In partnership with St. Mary's Health Center

February 29, 2012 (1:30 - 4:00 pm)
Alzheimer's Disease Education Center
Columbia, Missouri
Please register by phone 800.272.3900. Pre-registration is required. 

April 25, 2012 (1:30 – 4:00 pm)
Lake Regional Hospital
3rd Floor Conference Room A
Register by phone 800.272.3900. Pre-registration is required. 

June 27, 2012 (1:30 - 4:00 pm)
Alzheimer's Disease Education Center
Columbia, Missouri
Please register by phone 800.272.3900. Pre-registration is required. 

Law Enforcement Training is available by request.      

About the Alzheimer's Education Center
The Alzheimer’s Association has expanded programming space to meet the growing need for education and trainings in Alzheimer care and support. Many programs, support groups and trainings will now take place at the Alzheimer’s Education Center, located in the lower level of the Alzheimer’s Association Mid-Missouri Chapter office in Columbia.

Alzheimer’s Association Education Center
2400 Bluff Creek Drive
Columbia, MO 65201

Furnishings provided by grants from DoSomething.org and Columbia Northwest Rotary.