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Understanding Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease |
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Wednesday, January 20, 10 – noon
Novato
This program addresses many of the concerns and challenges confronting family members, friends and care partners. Topics will include: warning signs, differences between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, diagnosis and progression, steps for successful caregiving and tools for accessing community resources.
Margaret Todd Senior Center
1560 Hill Road
To register: 1.415.472.4340
Thursday, Februaruy 4, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
San Carlos
San Carlos Adult Community Center, Chestnut Room
601 Chestnut Street
Registration contact: Bill Klieves,
bklieves@cityofsancarlos.org
Tuesday February 9, 10 a.m. – noon
Santa Rosa
Bethlehem Towers
801 Tupper Street
To register: 1.707.573.1210
Wednesday, February 24, 10 — 11:30 a.m.
Sacramento
Alzheimer’s Association
530 Bercut Drive, Suite A
Call to register: Denise Davis, 1.916.930.9080
Tuesday, March 16, 10 — 11:30 a.m.
Cameron Park
A collaboration with El Dorado Family Caregiver Support Program
Cameron Park Community Center
2502 Country Club Drive
Call to register: Denise Davis, 1.916.930.9080
Friday, May 7, 1:30-2:30
San Jose
Understanding Memory Loss and Alzheimer’s Disease
Kaiser, Family Health Center
276 International Center, 2nd Floor, Room 4
Registration (free): education@alznorcal.org |
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Compassionate Communication and Challenging Behaviors |
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Wednesday, February 10, 3 – 5 p.m.
Santa Clara
Compassionate Communication: Connecting with a Loved One with Dementia
Cost:$15, includes refreshments, appetizers and resource materials
1060 La Avenida St.
Mountain View, CA 94043
Registration contact: education@alznorcal.org or call 1.650.962.8111
Tuesday, February 23, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Monterey
Monterey Library
625 Pacific Street
Registration deadline: February 19
Info: 1.831.647.9890 or 1.831.757.0531
February 24, 1 — 3 p.m.
Carson City
Compassionate Communication and Challenging Behaviors
Carson City Senior Center
911 Beverly Drive
Call to register: Stan Dowdy, 1.775.883.0703 x223
Tuesday, March 9, 1:30 – 3 p.m.
Petaluma
Petaluma People Services
25 Howard Street
To register: 1.707.573.1210
March 18, 1 — 3 p.m.
Reno
Compassionate Communication and Challenging Behaviors
Alzheimer’s Association, Suite 180
1301 Cordone Ave.
Call to register: 1.775.786.8061
Tuesday, March 23, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Castro Valley
Castro Valley United Methodist Church
19806 Wisteria Street
Registration contact: Carol Sugimura, 1.510.581.3486
Wednesday, March 31, 4 – 6 p.m.
Novato
Compassionate Communication is more than the ability to exchange words—it is the ability to connect with someone. This program will provide strategies on improving overall communication skills in connecting with memory-impaired individuals.
Atria Tamalpais Creek
853 Tamalpais Ave.
To register: 1.415.472.4340
April 22, noon — 2 p.m.
Incline Village
Compassionate Communication and Challenging Behaviors
Aspen Grove
960 Lake Shore Blvd.
Call to register: 1.775.786.8061
Monday, April 26, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Santa Cruz
Elena Baskin/Live Oak Senior Center, Annex
1777-A Capitola Road
Info: 1.831.464.9982
Friday, June 4, 1:30-2:30
San Jose
Compassionate Communication
(Connecting and Communication with Someone with Dementia)
Kaiser, Family Health Center
276 International Center, 2nd Floor, Room 4
Registration (free): education@alznorcal.org |
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Savvy Caregiver |
Savvy Caregiver training is for family caregivers only.
If you are a paid professional, please visit our Professional Education page.
Savvy classes are held in each area once or twice annually. This is a six week course. |
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Chico
We are actively planning a Savvy class in the Chico area.
For details, please call 530-895-9661
This is a six week course.
Transportation and respite expenses can be covered by a grant. Please inquire
Fair Oaks
Wednesdays, January 13, 20, 27 and February 3, 10, 17
10 a.m. – noon
St. Francis Episcopal Church—Francis Room
11430 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Pre-registration is required
Call to register: Denise Davis, 1.916.930.9080 or Denise.Davis@alznorcal.org
Lafayette
Fridays, January 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Alzheimer’s Association
251 Lafayette Circle Suite 250
Call to register: Adam Rochmes, 1.925.284.7942 or Adam.Rochmes@alznorcal.org
South San Francisco
January 21, 28, and February 4, 11, 25, March 4
Thursdays, 4 - 6 pm
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center,
1200 El Camino Real
South San Francisco, Ca 94080
Evergreen room- 5th Floor Tower
Pre-registration is required
Contact Alexandra Morris at 650-962-8111
Monterey
Tuesdays, April 13, 20, 27 and May 4, 11, 18
Location and time TBA
Pre-registration is required
Call to register: Pat Potter, 1.831.647.9890 or
Pat.Potter@alznorcal.org
Alameda
Tuesdays, April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 and June 1
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Mastick Senior Center, Classroom E
1155 Santa Clara Ave.
Call to register: Heather Gray, 1.925.284.7942 or Heather.Gray@alznorcal.org |
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Early Stage Dementia Educational Classes |
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These groups are designed for persons with memory loss due to Early Stage Alzheimer’s or related disorder. Separate, concurrent groups for family members are available. Meet others in similar situations and share strategies for living with memory loss. Groups led by compassionate, professional facilitators.
If you or a loved one has a diagnosis of early stage Alzheimer’s, please contact Judy Filippoff, MSW, Early Stage Program coordinator at the Alzheimer’s Association at 1.800.272.3900.
Santa Cruz
Early Stage Education Series: This three-week series is designed to help those in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or related memory disorder and their family members. Topics include: Understanding and Coping with Memory Loss, Legal and Financial Planning, and Community Resources and Strengthening Independence. A pre-interview is required. All classes take place in February at the Live Oak Senior Center located at 1777-A Capitola Road in Santa Cruz. For more information including meeting date/time or to schedule an interview call 1.831.464.9928. |
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Special Topics/ Community Workshops |
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Late Stage Series
Thursdays, January 21 and January 28, 1 – 3 p.m.
Santa Rosa
This two-week program will help caregivers understand and be prepared for the late stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Topics include: physical changes and care, medical and ethical decisions, communication and community resources, including hospice services.
Memorial Hospice
821 Mendocino Avenue
Cost: $15 to cover the cost of materials
To register: 1.707.573.1210
The Memory Academy: a 12 week course
Fridays, January 22, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Mountain View
Cost: $50 for 12 classes, or $5 per class (January 22 class is free!)
Alzheimer’s Association
1060 La Avenida Street
Registration contact: education@alznorcal.org or 1.650.962.8111
Memory and Aging: The Long and the Short of It
Monday, January 25, 1-2 p.m
Salinas
Villa Serra
1320 Padre Dr.
Wayne Lavengood, LCSW
Registration Deadline: January 20
Info: 1.831.647.9890 or 1.831.757.0531
Oral Health and Aging
Wednesday, January 27, 1 – 2 p.m.
San Rafael
In partnership with Blende Dental
Hear why caring for your teeth and gums is essential to your entire well-being. In addition, you will learn about strategies and services that can assist the person you care for with memory loss to maintain their oral health as well.
San Rafael Office
4340 Redwood Highway, Conference Room F-138
To register: 1.415.472.4340
Introduction to Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Loss
January 27, 1 — 3 p.m.
Fernley
Fernley Senior Center
1170 W. Newlands Drive
Call to register: 1.775.786.8061
Veteran’s Benefits: Can They Help Pay For Your Care?
Tuesday, February 9, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Roseville
A collaboration with Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center
Maidu Community Center
1550 Maidu Drive
Presenter: Rick Buckman, Veteran’s Services officer
Call to register: Denise Davis, 1.916.930.9080
Are You a Healthy Caregiver?
Wednesday, February 10, 4 – 6 p.m.
San Rafael
In partnership with Senior Access
This is a practical discussion about maintaining a healthy lifestyle amidst the demands of caregiving.
Senior Access
70 Skyview Terrace
To register: 1.415.472.4340
Late Stage Series
Thursdays, February 25 and March 4, 9:30 a.m. – noon.
San Rafael
Alzheimer’s Association
4340 Redwood Highway, Conference Room F-138
Cost: $15 to cover the cost of materials
To register: 1.415.472.4340This two-week program will help caregivers understand and be prepared for the late stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Topics include: physical changes and care, medical and ethical decisions, communication and community resources, including hospice services.
Film: Momentum in Science - The Alzheimer’s Project HBO Film
February 16, 1 — 3 p.m.
Reno
HBO documentary “Momentum In Science” details the current explosion of knowledge within the scientific and medical commmunities - from imaging the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s, to understanding the roles that genetics and lifestyle might play, to the tremendous progress being made in the effort to develop drugs to treat or even prevent the disease.
Alzheimer’s Association, Suite 180
1301 Cordone Ave.
Call to register: 1.775.786.8061
Coping with Grief and Guilt-The Losses Along The Way
Tuesday, February 23 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Sacramento
A collaboration with Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center
Grief is the normal and natural response to loss of any kind. This intense, fundamental emotional process is a universal experience which makes us all human. Learn more about anticipatory grief associated with a prolonged illness or serious memory impairment and learn skills for communication that will help you support a grieving person.
Presenter: Dennis Cox, LCSW, bereavement coordinator, Sutter VNA and Hospice, Roseville
Cordova Senior Center
3480 Routier Road
Call to register: Denise Davis, 1.916.930.9080
Moving a Relative with Memory Loss: Choices, Challenges and Considerations
Wednesday, February 24, 3 – 5 p.m.
Santa Clara
Cost:$15, includes refreshments, appetizers and resource materials
1060 La Avenida St.
Mountain View, CA 94043
Registration contact: education@alznorcal.org or call 1.650.962.8111
Making the Placement Decision
Thursday, February 25, 6 – 8 p.m.
Santa Cruz
Sponsored by the Health Projects Center
Elena Baskin/Live Oak Senior Center, Annex
1777-A Capitola Road
Info: 1.831.464.9982
March 10, 2 — 4 p.m.
Momentum in Science - The Alzheimer’s Project HBO Film
Fallon
HBO documentary Momentum In Science details the current explosion of knowledge within the scientific and medical commmunities - from imaging the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s, to understanding the roles that genetics and lifestyle might play, to the tremendous progress being made in the effort to develop drugs to treat or even prevent the disease.
Banner Churchill Community Hospital
Lake Room/Tahoe Room
801 E. Williams Ave.
Call to register: 1.775.786.8061
Caregiver Skills Course
Fridays, March 12 and 19, 10 a.m. – noon
Petaluma
In partnership with Sequoia Senior Solutions
This four-hour program teaches family caregivers hands-on skills for caregiving at home. Certified nursing staff will discuss adapting your home for safety, bathing and grooming techniques, incontinence care and toileting, transfer skills and more.
Sequoia Senior Solutions
191 Lynch Creek Way, Suite 102
To register: 1.707.573.1210
Caregiver Education Series
Thursday, February 25, Know The 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters
Thursday, March 25, Compassionate Communication and Challenging Behaviors
Thursday, April 22, Caring for The Caregiver
Yuba City
All classes are 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Fremont-Rideout Conference Center
989 Plumas Street, Yuba City, 95991
Call to register: Denise Davis, 1.916.930.9080
Moving A Relative With Memory Loss
Thursday, March 18, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Monterey
Monterey Library
625 Pacific Street
Registration deadline: March 15
Info: 1.831.647.9890 or 1.831.757.0531
Introduction to Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Loss
April 5, noon — 2 p.m.
Reno
Alzheimer’s Association, Suite 180
1301 Cordone Ave.
Call to register: 1.775.786.8061
2nd Northern California Lewy Body Dementia Education Seminar
Saturday, April 10
Sacramento
Please contact the Alzheimer’s Association for details 1.916.930.9080.
Caregiver University
Saturday, April 10, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Hollister
Sponsored by the Health Projects Center
Jovenes: Hollister Community Center
300 West Street
Registration is required
Info: 1.831.637.9275
Making the Move with a Loved One with Dementia
Tuesday, April 27, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Castro Valley
Castro Valley United Methodist Church
19806 Wisteria Street
Registration contact: Carol Sugimura, 1.510.581.3486
Tuesday, July 6, 2:30-3:30
San Jose
Moving a Relative with Memory Loss
Kaiser, Family Health Center
276 International Center, 2nd Floor, Room 4
Registration (free): education@alznorcal.org
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Alzheimer's Research Updates |
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Wednesday, April 14, 7 – 8 p.m.
Vacaville
Latest in Alzheimer’s disease and Research
North Bay Adult Day Center
1020 Nut Tree Road
Registration contact: Sandra Perez,
SPerez@NorthBay.org
Tuesday, May 25, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Castro Valley
Alzheimer’s Disease Research Update
Castro Valley United Methodist Church
19806 Wisteria Street
Registration contact: Carol Sugimura, 1.510.581.3486 |
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Know the 10 Warning Signs |
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Thursday, January 21, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Monterey
Monterey Library
625 Pacific Street
Registration deadline: January 18
Info: 1.831.647.9890 or 1.831.757.0531
Saturday, January 30, 10 a.m. – noon
Fairfield
North Bay Medical Center, Annex
1200 B. Gale Wilson Blvd.
Registration contact: Sandra Perez,
SPerez@NorthBay.org
February 18, 1 — 3 p.m.
Gardnerville
Carson Valley Medical Center, Conference Room A
1107 Highway 395
Call to register: Stan Dowdy, 1.775.883.0703 x223
Monday, February 22, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Belvedere-Tiburon
Some change in memory is normal as we grow older, but the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease are more than simple lapses in memory – join us to learn what the 10 signs are.
Belvedere Community Center
450 San Rafael Ave.
To register: 1.415.472.4340
Tuesday, February 23, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Castro Valley
Castro Valley United Methodist Church
19806 Wisteria Street
Registration contact: Carol Sugimura, 1.510.581.3486
Monday, March 1, 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Rohnert Park
Rohnert Park Senior Center
6800 Hunter Drive, Suite A
To register: 1.707.573.1210
March 1, noon — 2 p.m.
Reno
Alzheimer’s Association, Suite 180
1301 Cordone Ave.
Call to register: 1.775.786.8061
Wednesday, March 3, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Burlingame
Burlingame Parks and Recreation
850 Burlingame Ave.
Registration contact: Arlene Castro,
ACastro@burlingame.org
March 24, 1 — 3 p.m.
South Lake Tahoe
Kahle Community Center
Rubicon Room
236 Kingsbury Grade Road
Call to register: Stan Dowdy, 1.775.883.0703, x223
April, 2010
Salinas
Info: 1.831.647.9890 or 1.831.757.0531
Tuesday, April 6, 3:30 - 4:30
San Jose
Know the 10 Signs
Kaiser, Family Health Center
276 International Center, 2nd Floor, Room 4
Registration (free): education@alznorcal.org
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Maintain Your Brain |
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Tuesday, January 26, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Castro Valley
Castro Valley United Methodist Church
19806 Wisteria Street
Registration contact: Carol Sugimura, 1.510.581.3486
Saturday, March 6, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Walnut Creek
Atria Montego Heights
1400 Montego Way
Registration contact: Brenna Shafizadeh, dormanshafizadeh@yahoo.com
Wednesday, March 17, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
San Rafael
This informative and interactive program will teach attendees the difference between normal memory loss and dementia, as well as tips and strategies for improving memory. The program will also address and offer guidance on maintaining a brain-healthy lifestyle.
Alma Via of San Rafael
515 Northgate Drive
To register: 1.415.472.4340
Thursday, March 18, 12:30 – 2 p.m.
San Francisco
Community Health Resource Center, Room 106
2100 Webster Street
Registration contact: Erin Tarica, taricae@sutterhealth.org
April 13, 1 — 3 p.m.
Reno
Alzheimer’s Association, Suite 180
1301 Cordone Ave.
Call to register: 1.775.786.8061
April 14, 1 — 3 p.m.
Carson City
Carson City Senior Center
911 Beverly Drive
Call to register: Stan Dowdy, 1.775.883.0703 x223
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Maximizing Your Memory |
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February 1, noon — 2 p.m.
Reno
Alzheimer’s Association, Suite 180
1301 Cordone Ave.
Call to register: 1.775.786.8061
Thursday, March 4, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
San Carlos
San Carlos Adult Community Center, Chestnut Room
601 Chestnut Street
Registration contact: Bill Klieves,
bklieves@cityofsancarlos.org
Wednesday, March 17, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
San Rafael
Alma Via of San Rafael
515 Northgate Drive
To register: 1.415.472.4340
April 13, 1 — 3 p.m.
Reno
Alzheimer’s Association, Suite 180
1301 Cordone Ave.
Call to register: 1.775.786.8061
April 14, 1 — 3 p.m.
Carson City
Carson City Senior Center
911 Beverly Drive
Call to register: Stan Dowdy, 1.775.883.0703 x223
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Video Conferencing |
| COMING SOON for FAMILIES in RURAL NEVADA!!!!!!!!
The Alzheimer’s Association of Northern Nevada
(supported in part by the University of Nevada, Reno, School of Medicine (UNISOM) presents:
Alzheimer’s Education Classes, Information and Referral, and Care Consultations via Video Conferencing
(For Spanish-speaking families, translation into Spanish will be available)
If interested, please contact Vicki Lebsack at 775-786-8061
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