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Understanding Memory Loss, Dementia
and Alzheimer's Disease
Savvy Caregiver
Savvy Caregiver training is for family caregivers only. If you are a paid professional, please visit our Professional Education page.
If none of the below classes work for you and you are are interested in being added to our contact list for future Savvy classes, e-mail to alexandra.morris@alz.org. Please indicate whether you are interested in afternoon or evening classes or either.
Savvy classes are held in each area once or twice annually. This is a six week course.
Sacramento
Wednesday’s July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Alzheimer’s Association Office
530 Bercut Drive, Suite A, 95811
This six-week caregiver series is for caregivers and family members.
Cost for the entire series is: $75.00 which includes The Savvy Caregiver Manual and CD-ROM. Scholarships Available.
Pre-registration is required, please call 916-930-9080
Pleasanton
Thursdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & August 6
9:30a.m. -11:30 a.m.
Pleasanton Senior Center
Meeting Room
5353 Sunol Blvd
Fee: $75:00 Scholarships Available
This is a six-week course.
Pre-registration is required. For details, please call 925-284-7942 ask for Heather or Heather.Gray@alz.org
San Jose
Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 11, 18 (No class August 4th)
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Yu-Ai-Kai Senior Center
588 N. 4th St
This is a six week course.
Fee: $75.00, Scholarships available
Pre-registration is required. To register please call: 650-962-8111 and ask for Alex.
Santa Rosa
Fridays, July 10 through August 14, 2009
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Alzheimer’s Association
1211 N. Dutton Ave., Ste. A
This is a six-week course.
Fee: $75.00, scholarships available
Pre-registration is required. To register please call 707-573-1210
Chico
Tuesdays July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18 & 25
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Place TBA
Fee: $75.00, Scholarships Available
This is a six week course.
Pre-registration required. For details, please call 530-895-9661
Alameda
Tuesdays, September 15, 22, 29 & October 6, 13, 20
9:30am-11:30am
Mastick Senior Center
1155 Santa Clara Ave Classroom E
Fee: $75:00 Scholarships Available
This is a six-week course.
Pre-Registration Required 925-284-7942 ask for Heather or Heather.Gray@alz.org
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Early Stage Dementia Educational Classes
Early Stage Education Series
Mondays, June 8, 15 and 22
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 pm
Kaiser Permanente
97 San Marin Dr.
Novato
This three-week series is designed to help families in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or related memory disorder. People with memory loss and family members will learn coping strategies for present situations and feelings, how best to plan for the future and supportive community resources. Week One: Understanding and Coping with Memory Loss; Week Two: Financial & Legal Planning; and Week Three: Community Resources
To register please call 415-472-4340
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For Families Touched by Early Stage Alzheimer's
or Other Diagnosed Memory Impairment
Preregistration is required
Topics will include:
Overview of Early Stage Dementia
Medical and Research
Legal and Financial Planning
Managing Changes
Family Relationships
Next Steps
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Interested individuals are encouraged to contact Judy Filippoff, MSW, Early Stage Program Coordinator for information about attendance: (Judy.Filippoff@alz.org; 800-272-3900).
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Special Topics/ Community Workshops
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Summer Reading Book Series Memory Tips and Strategies _______________________________________________ Reir es Muy Bueno para la Salud A Guide Through The Legal/Financial Maze ________________________________________________ Research Updates on Alzheimer’s Disease A Caregiver Workshop: Creating a Partnership with Your Physician When You Suspect Memory Loss _____________________________________________________________ Alzheimer’s Research
Who says you cannot do estate planning if you have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease? “Estate planning for those with Alzheimer’s disease” ________________________________________________________ Memory Works ______________________________________________________________ Alzheimer’s Disease: Understanding Memory Loss Alzheimer’s Research ___________________________________________________ |
Maintain Your Brain
June 20, 2009
San Jose
10:30 am-12:30pm
O’Connor Hospital
2105 Forest Ave.
Conference Room A&B
*Presented in Mandarin
August 12, 2009
San Francisco
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
St. Mary’s Hospital
450 Stanyan St.
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Maximizing Your Memory
June 8, 2009
Cupertino
10:00 am-11:30 am
Cupertino Senior Center
21251 Stevens Creek Blvd.
*Presented in Mandarin
June 22, 2009
Millbrae
12:30 pm-1:30 pm
Chadbourne Adult Activity Center
450 Chadbourne Ave.
June 26, 2009
Point Reyes Station
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Dance Palace
503 B St.
To register please call 415-472-4340
July 29, 2009
Monterey
1:00 p.m.to 2:00 p.m.
Monterey Public Library
625 Pacific Street
August 3, 2009
Reno
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
1301 Cordone Ave.
August 26, 2009
Novato
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Margaret Todd Senior Center
To register please call 415-472-4340
September 8, 2009
San Rafael
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Jewish Family & Children’s Services
600 5th Ave.
To register please call 415-472-4340
September 16, 2009
Yuba City
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Yuba City Senior Center
777 Ainsley Avenue
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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
