These programs are free and open to the public. Programs are subject to change and cancellation. Please call to register for all programs. For more information, or to register please call 800.272.3900 Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or, after 5:00 p.m. call 973.586.4300 and leave a message.
Spring/Summer 2012 Calendar
Bergen–Essex–Hudson–Passaic–Union
Communication: The Key to Understanding Behaviors
Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease may present challenges. The ability to make sense of difficult behaviors can make your job as a caregiver easier and may improve quality of life – for everyone involved. Learn how to avoid unnecessary arguments and recognize the triggers which may result in aggressive or risky behaviors. In addition, learn communication techniques to effectively respond to repetitive actions, recognition difficulties, and anxious or agitated feelings.
May 30, 2012 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Mt Calvary Baptist Church
235 Seymour Avenue, Newark
Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters
The warning signs of Alzheimer's disease are often dismissed as side effects of normal aging. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or changes in behavior or thinking skills, it's time to learn the facts. Early detection, diagnosis and intervention are vital because they provide the best opportunities for treatment, support and planning for the future.
Attend this interactive workshop to learn the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease. We’ll separate myth from reality and address commonly held fears about Alzheimer’s disease.
May 30, 2012 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Emeritus at West Orange
520 Prospect Avenue, West Orange
Driving and Dementia: Balancing Independence and Safety
One of the many difficult conversations a family can have when a person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia disorder, is when it’s time to stop driving. Driving is a complex activity that requires quick thinking and reaction, as well as good perceptual abilities. Due to the declining cognitive abilities of an individual with Alzheimer’s disease, driving becomes a safety issue.
This program will provide an understanding of how Alzheimer’s disease can affect one’s cognitive and sensory skills as it relates to driving, information on the importance of ongoing assessment, help identifying signs of unsafe driving, and useful tips on how to limit and eventually stop driving.
June 12, 2012 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Must RSVP by June 11)
Brighton Gardens of Saddle River
5 Boroline Drive, Saddle River
The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease
This program is designed to provide basic information that everyone needs to know about memory loss issues and what they mean for all of us. The different types of dementia, risk factors, obtaining a diagnosis, current research, and planning for the future will be discussed.
June 13, 2012 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Job Haines Home
250 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield
Living with Alzheimer’s For Caregivers: Middle Stage
In the middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia disorders, gaps in memory and thinking begin to make it more difficult for the individual to manage the day-to-day activities like dressing, bathing and eating without assistance. Personality, behavior and sleep patterns also continue to change. Caregivers assume greater responsibility in managing not only the personal care and finances of the individual, but also meeting the challenges of maintaining safety while creating a supportive environment.
This program will review the challenges caregivers face during the middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease as well as provide the tools necessary to meet the changing needs of the individual.
Part I July 16, 2012 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (RSVP by July 13)
Part II July 23, 2012 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Center for Healthier Living
101 Bilby Road, Suite 101, Hackettstown
The Caregiver: Are Your Needs Being Met?
Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia can become an overwhelming experience. Often times, caregivers neglect their own well-being because they are spending so much time with the duties of day-to-day caregiving. This program will examine the symptoms of caregiver stress and offer strategies towards becoming a healthier caregiver and setting realistic expectations for themselves and the person they care for.
May 21, 2012 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Secaucus Public Library
1379 Paterson Plank Road, Secaucus
May 31, 2012 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Linden Public Library
31 East Henry Street, Linden
Mercer–Middlesex–Monmouth–Ocean
The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease
This program is designed to provide basic information that everyone needs to know about memory loss issues and what they mean for all of us. The different types of dementia, risk factors, obtaining a diagnosis, current research, and planning for the future will be discussed.
June 4, 2012 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Family Resource Center at the Ocean Club
700 US 9 South, Stafford Township
Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters
The warning signs of Alzheimer's disease are often dismissed as side effects of normal aging. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or changes in behavior or thinking skills, it's time to learn the facts. Early detection, diagnosis and intervention are vital because they provide the best opportunities for treatment, support and planning for the future.
Attend this interactive workshop to learn the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease. We’ll separate myth from reality and address commonly held fears about Alzheimer’s disease.
June 21, 2012 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Eleanor Levovitz Senior Citizen Apartments
500 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood
June 28, 2012 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (RSVP by June 25; light brunch will be provided)
CareOne at Holmdel
188 State Route 34, Holmdel
Understanding Memory Loss
Memory loss that disrupts everyday life is not a normal part of aging. This program will explore the difference between normal age-related memory changes and abnormal changes that are associated with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia disorders, including the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease. The presentation will discuss the importance of receiving a thorough diagnostic evaluation when symptoms first arise, current treatment options, and research advances.
June 14, 2012 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Note: This program was moved from May 24th)
Watchung Terrace Senior Housing
100 Watchung Terrace, Middlesex
June 19, 2012 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The Chelsea at East Brunswick
606 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick
Visiting with the Person with Dementia
As Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia disorder progresses, visits may become increasingly difficult. Many times we struggle with what to say or do on a visit, because the person may have difficulty participating in a conversation or do the things that he/she used to enjoy. This program will help participants find new ways of communicating and interacting, as well as provide practical techniques to enhance the visit.
July 31, 2012 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Applewood Estates
Two Applewood Drive, Freehold
Communication: The Key to Understanding Behaviors
Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease may present challenges. The ability to make sense of difficult behaviors can make your job as a caregiver easier and may improve quality of life – for everyone involved. Learn how to avoid unnecessary arguments and recognize the triggers which may result in aggressive or risky behaviors. In addition, learn communication techniques to effectively respond to repetitive actions, recognition difficulties, and anxious or agitated feelings.
June 20, 2012 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (RSVP by June 18)
St. Benedict’s Church
165 Bethany Road, Holmdel
July 19, 2012 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Meridian Fitness and Wellness
1420 Highway 36, Hazlet
August 8, 2012 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The Chelsea at East Brunswick
606 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick
Hunterdon–Morris–Somerset–Sussex–Warren
The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease
This program is designed to provide basic information that everyone needs to know about memory loss issues and what they mean for all of us. Specifically, this presentation will cover the different types of dementia, risk factors, research, diagnosis and future planning and much more.
May 17, 2012 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
St. Luke's Warren Campus
185 Roseberry Street, Phillipsburgh
Living with Alzheimer’s For Caregivers: Late Stage
The most current research about care in the late stage of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia indicates the benefit of including the person’s physical, emotional and spiritual needs in the treatment plan. Care becomes much more focused on how the person still can connect with others and engage with the environment.
This program will offer information about providing care, communicating, developing resources and working with your care team to support the individual during the later stages of the disease.
Part I May 15, 2012 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Part II May 22, 2012 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sparta Health and Wellness
89 Sparta Avenue, Sparta
Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters
The warning signs of Alzheimer's disease are often dismissed as side effects of normal aging. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or changes in behavior or thinking skills, it's time to learn the facts. Early detection, diagnosis and intervention are vital because they provide the best opportunities for treatment, support and planning for the future.
Attend this interactive workshop to learn the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease. We’ll separate myth from reality and address commonly held fears about Alzheimer’s disease.
July 12, 2012 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Lake Hiawatha Library
68 Nokomis Avenue, Lake Hiawatha
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