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Conferences

Save the Date! 
Thursday October 29, 2009
25th Annual Fall Conference
Examining the Journey-
Facing the Challenges of Memory Loss
First Baptist Church 
100 S. Main Street
Waynesville, NC 28786

For more information contact:
Larry Reeves larry.reeves@alz.org
Heidi Kimsey heidi.kimsey@alz.org
Call 828-252-7363 or 800-544-2451
Click here for printable brochure

Save the Date!
Thursday-November 12, 2009
 Caregiver Education Forum: Overcoming Obstacles
Our Savior Lutheran Church1517 Luther Way
Southern Pines, NC
8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Cost: $25/ person

For more information contact:
Teresa Hoover - teresa.hoover@alz.org
Margaret Moody -margaret.moody@alz.org
Call -800-888-6671or 704-532-7390
Click here for printable brochure

Community Education Events 

"Financing Long-Term Care"

          Friday November 6, 2009
          12:30 - 2:30 PM
          Charlotte School of Law
          2145 Suttle Avenue
          Charlotte, NC

          Presenter: Nicola Jaye Melby, JD
          Elder Law and Estate Planning

"The Alzheimer's Project"  Community Viewings

"The Alzheimer's Project" is a pioneering documentary series presented by HBO. This series takes a close look at groundbreaking discoveries made by the country's leading scientists, as well as the effects of this debilitating disease both on people with Alzheimer's and on their families.  Please contact us at 800-888-6671 or 704-532-7390 for more information about public screenings scheduled in your area or if you would like to work with the Western Carolina Chapter office near you to plan a viewing. 

Now What Was I Saying?
Join us for a free seminar on learning how your brain and memory work and ways that you can maintain a healthy brain as you age. This seminar will be fun, interactive and you may even learn something about yourself! For more information or to register contact 704-532-7390 or infonc@alz.org

Cabarrus County - Mt. Pleasant
Wednesday -December 2, 2009
1:00-2:30 PM
Cabarrus County Senior Centers
8645 Park Road
Mt. Pleasant, NC 28124

When Realities Collide: Interacting with Persons with Dementia
This program for family and professional caregivers provides information about Alzheimer's and related brain disorders, a discussion of "person-centered care," and tips for interacting with persons with dementia by entering their reality. 
Scheduled programs TBA.
If you would like to host this program for your community please contact us at 1-800-272-3900.


 

 

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