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Understanding Memory Loss, Dementia
and Alzheimer's Disease

May 21, 2008
Pleasant Hill
7:00 – 8:30 pm
Mt. Diablo Center for Adult Day Health
490 Golf Club Road

May 30, 2008
Santa Rosa
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Santa Rosa Office
1211 N. Dutton Ave., Ste A, (707) 573-1210

June 12, 2008
Tiburon
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Belvedere-Tiburon Library
1501 Tiburon Boulevard, (415) 472-4340

June 17, 2008
St. Helena
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
St. Helena Public Library
1492 Library Lane, (707) 573-1210

June 23, 2008
Concord
7:00pm – 8:30pm
First Presbyterian Church
Stephen Ministries
1965 Colfax Street

June 26, 2008
Castro Valley
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Eden Medical Center
20103 Lake Chabot Road
Conference Room A/B

July 9, 2008
San Rafael
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
AlmaVia of San Rafael
515 Northgate Drive, (415) 472-4340

July 15, 2008

Fremont
1:00 pm -3:00 pm
Washington Hospital
2500 Mowry Avenue
Anderson Auditorium A/B

July 15, 2008
Rohnert Park
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Rohnert Park Senior Center
6800 Hunter Drive, Ste. A,
(707) 573-1210

September 11, 2008
Sonoma
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Vintage House Senior Center
264 First St. East, (707) 573-1210

October 15, 2008
Novato
10:00 pm – 12:00 pm
Margaret Todd Senior Center
1560 Hill Road, (415) 472-4340


Savvy Caregiver

Savvy Caregiver training is for family caregivers only. If you are a paid professional, please visit our Professional Education page.

If you are interested in being added to our contact list for future Savvy classes e-mail to alexandra.morris@alz.org.

San Mateo County
Savvy Caregiver Training
Presented in Spanish
Information/Registration: Esther Wilson-Arias 650-962-8111 or
Esther.Wilson-Arias@alz.org

Lafayette
Savvy Caregiver Training
Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27 June 3, 10
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Alzheimer's Association Lafayette Office
251 Lafayette Circle, Suite 250
Fee: $75.00 for the entire series. Scholarships available.
Call 925-284-7942, contact Heather Gray (
heather.gray@alz.org
Pre-Registration Required

Monterey
Savvy Caregiver Training
Fridays, June 6, 13, 20, 27
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Monterey Adult School
222 Casa Verde Way
Fee: $75:00
Scholarships Available
Pre-Registration Required
To Register call
831-647-9890

Santa Cruz
Savvy Caregiver Training
Wednedays, July 9, 16th (23rd no meeting), 30th, August 6th, 13th & 20th
9:00am to 11:00am
1777-A Capitola Road

Fee: $75:00
Scholarships Available
Pre-Registration Required
Call 831-464-9982, ask for Alex

Santa Rosa
Savvy Caregiver Training
Fridays, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Alzheimer's Association
1211 North Dutton Ave, Suite A
Fee: $75:00
Scholarships Available
Pre-Registration Required 707-573-1210

San Jose
Savvy Caregiver Training
Wednesdays, September 10th, 17th, 24th, October1st, 8th & 15th
Day Break I Respite & Caregiver Support Services @
St Francis of Assisi Parish
5111 San Felipe Road
San Jose, CA 95135
Fee: $75:00
Scholarships Available
Pre-Registration Required  650-962-8111 Ask for Alex


SAN RAFAEL: Coming in September – Call for Dates
Alzheimer's Association
4340 Redwood Highway, Suite D-314, San Rafael
Fee: $75.00 for the entire series. Scholarships available.
Pre-Registration required 415-473-4340



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Special Topics/ Community Workshops

 

 SPEAKING ALZHEIMER’S
In Partnership With Petaluma People Center
Monday, May 5, 2008
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Petaluma Library
100 Fairgrounds Dr., Petaluma

Based on Joanne Koenig-Coste’s recent book, Learning to Speak Alzheimer’s, we will explore how families and caregivers can communicate more acceptingly and less stressfully with those who have the disease, as well as how to modify their environment for optimum independence.

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Overview of Alzheimer's Disease
Cupertino - English and Mandarin Languages
Tuesday, May 20
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Cupertino Senior Center
21251 Stevens Creek Blvd.
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A Caregiver Workshop: Creating a Partnership with Your Physician When You Suspect Memory Loss
Wednesday, May 21st
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Placerville Senior Center
937 Spring Street, Placerville

This workshop will help caregivers to develop strategies to work better with your loved one’s doctor to receive the best care possible. Learn to keep track of behaviors, medications, and questions between doctor’s visit.

Receive a Working With Your Doctor booklet on diagnosis, questions to ask the doctor, and community resources. This seminar is co-sponsored by El Dorado County Family Caregiver Support Program. To register, please contact the Alzheimer’s Association at (916) 930-9080 or (800) 272-3900.

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May is National Stroke Awareness Month-
Surviving a Stroke: Practical Advice for Caregivers
Tuesday, May 27th
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Folsom Senior Center
48 Natoma Street, Folsom

Presenter: Susan Croopnick, RN, MS, Stroke Coordinator at Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Are you a caregiver for someone who is recovering from a stroke? Do you wish you knew more about strokes so you could better assist your loved one?

Healthcare professionals now describe a stroke as a brain attack and a medical emergency. But what causes strokes? What are the different types of strokes? And most importantly, after your loved one has suffered a stroke, how can you assist them in their recovery?
This seminar is co-sponsored by Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center. To register, please contact the Alzheimer’s Association at (916) 930-9080 or (800) 272-3900.

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SUMMER LUNCH SERIES
Three consecutive Thursdays: June 12, 19, 26
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Alzheimer’s Association Office
1211 N. Dutton Ave., Ste. A, Santa Rosa
(707) 573-1210

Bring your lunch and learn some new caregiving techniques! This three-week series will focus on helping caregivers with ideas for daily activities and placement options for persons with dementia, as well as a segment devoted entirely to answering caregiver’s questions regarding whatever problems they may be encountering.
June 12:  Planning Daily Activities for Your Loved One
June 19:  Placement Options for Your Loved One
June 26:  Ask the Experts – Q&A Session

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Overview of Alzheimer's Disease
Alameda
Thursday, July 31
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Mastick Senior Center
1155 Santa Clara Avenue
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SPEAKING ALZHEIMER’S
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
12:30 am – 2:00 am
Marguerita Johnson Senior Center
640 Drake Avenue, Marin City
(415) 472-4340

Based on Joanne Koenig-Coste’s recent book, Learning to Speak Alzheimer’s, we will explore how families and caregivers can communicate more acceptingly and less stressfully with those who have the disease, as well as how to modify their environment for optimum independence.

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BROWN BAG VIDEO LUNCH SERIES
4 consecutive Mondays: August 4, 11, 18 & 25
12:00 Noon – 1:30 pm
San Rafael Office
4340 Redwood Highway, Suite D-314, San Rafael
(415) 472-4340

Bring your lunch and watch an informative video on a topic related to Alzheimers disease. A staff member will introduce the video and be available to answer questions following the viewing.
August 4: Away From Her (Part 1)
August 11: Away From Her (Part 2)
August 18: Complaints of a Dutiful Daughter
August 25: Learning to Speak Alzheimer’s

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LATE STAGE SERIES
Two Thursdays, September 11 & 18
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Hospice By The Bay
17 East Sir Francis Drake Blvd. (2nd floor), Larkspur

Presented in partnership with Hospice By The Bay, this two-week program will help caregivers understand and be prepared for the late and end stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Topics include: physical changes and care, medical and ethical decisions, communication and community resources, including hospice services.  There is a $15.00 cost to cover materials.


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Research Updates
Castro Valley
Tuesday, September 16
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Eden Medical Center
20103 Lake Chabot Road
Conference Room A/B

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Conferences 

 

Annual Conference Alzheimer’s Disease:
Current Care Perspectives 2008 Silver Legacy Resort Casino


Friday, May 2, for Professionals
 Registration from 7:30am-8:00am, conference 8:00am-4:30pm
The 5th Annual Professional Education Conference is scheduled for Friday, May 2, 2008 at Silver Legacy Resort Casino Main hotel on the Promenade Level Silver Baron Ballroom 407 N. Virginia Street  Reno, NV
Save the date and look for more information in early March.  We anticipate offering 6-8 CEU’s for social workers, long term care administrators, and nurses (pending approval).

 


Saturday May 3, for Family Caregivers
Registration from 8:00am-8:30am, conference 8:30am-3:00pm
Save the date:  We invite you to join us at Silver Legacy Resort Casino
City Center Pavilion Ballroom, exit main hotel cross Virginia St.
Ballroom Physical Address 50 East 4th Street Reno, NV
for this three-quarter day education conference.  From the opening conference sessions to the breakout workshops, you will have ample opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.  This conference is designed specifically for caregivers and family members of someone who has memory problems, or someone who has been formally diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or related disorder.  Please RSVP to Vicki.Lebsack@alznornev.org or call Vicki at 775-786-8061.

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"Alzheimer’s Disease: Help, Hope, Health"
Monterey

Tuesday May 13, 2008 – 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Pasadera Country Club, Pasadera Dr. Monterey

Keynote Speakers: Michael D. Greicius, M.D., M.P.H. Medical Director, Stanford Medical Center Memory Clinic. "Novel Approaches to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease

Allen King, M.D., Private Practice – Diabetes and Alzheimers disease

Elizabeth Edgerly, PhD, Chief Program Officer, Alzheimer’s Association

"Love, Sex & Alzheimer’s disease"

Five continuing education units for each of the following professions: Nurses, CNA/HHA,RNs, LCSW/LMFT, RCFE Administrators, SNF Administrators
For further information call 831-647-9890

 

Grant Provided by the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

Gold Sponsors

Monterey Peninsula Volunteer Services
Central Coast Senior Services, Inc.
Forest Hill Manor
Summerville at Harden Ranch

Silver Sponsor
Del Mar Caregiver Resource Center
Pacific Coast Care
VNA and Hospice

Click here for brochure

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10th Annual Updates on Dementia: Translating Research into Practice

Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Stanford University

The Bay Area’s premiere professional conference on the latest research on dementia and Alzheimer’s disease features distinguished scientists and clinicians in a day-long program on the beautiful Stanford campus.

Stanford University

Click here for brochure
Seven (7) CMEs/Continuing Education Units for Physician, Nurse, LCSW, LMFT, RCFE Administrator, Nursing Administrator
To be added to the mail list: education@alznorcal.org or call Blanca Vazquez 650.962.8111, x.1322

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Maintain Your Brain

 
May 3, 2008
Livermore
11:00 am – Noon
Livermore Public Library
1188 South Livermore Avenue    

May 21, 2008
Redwood City
10:30 – 11:30 am
Redwood City Public Library
In cooperation with Kaiser Permanente
1044 Middlefield Road  

June 18, 2008
Palo Alto
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Avenidas
400 Bryant Street
La Comida Dining Room

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Maximizing Your Memory


May 14, 2008
Daly City
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Doelger Senior Center
101 Lake Merced Blvd.

May 19, 2008
Pittsburg
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Pittsburg Senior Center
300 Presidio Lane

May 22, 2008
Menlo Park
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Glenwood Inn
555 Glenwood Avenue

June 18, 2008
Redwood City
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Veterans Memorial Senior Center
1455 Madison Avenue

July 16, 2008
Palo Alto
Noon – 1:00 pm
Palo Alto YMCA
3412 Ross Road

July 18, 2008
San Francisco
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Jewish Community Center
3200 California Street (at Presidio)

August 6, 2008
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Aegis of Corte Madera
5555 Paradise Drive, Corte Madera
(415) 472-4340

September 23, 2008
Lafayette
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Lafayette Senior Center
500 Saint Mary’s Road

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