Cascade Coast Regional Office

Presenter: Ruth Bichsel, Care Navigator

Date: First Friday of every month
Time: 12 - 1 pm
Cost: Free
Location: PeaceHealth Barger Medical Clinic Conference Room
4010 Aerial Way
Eugene, OR 97402

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s – it’s time for Getting Started. Gain a basic understanding of Alzheimer’s diagnosis and current treatments. Get practical information that will help you start planning for the future. Please join us and learn more about Alzheimer's disease. Get practical information and start planning for the future. 

Presenter: Ruth Bichsel, Care Navigator

Date: April 30, 2013
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Mercy Community Education Center Conference Room
2459 Stewart Parkway
Roseburg, OR 97471

• The 10 warning signs
• Basic overview of Alzheimer’s
• Risk Factors
• What is involved in getting a diagnosis
• Benefits of early detection, including accessing available treatment, planning for the future and participating in clinical trials.

Presenter: Adele Tiberius

Date: April 24, 2013
Time: 6 - 7 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Willamalane Adult Activity Center
215 West C St
Springfield, OR 97477

In this workshop, attendees will gain an understanding of the difference between age-related memory loss and Alzheimer’s and what to do if they or someone they know has signs of the disease. Video footage of real people who are living with the early stages of dementia and their families will be shown addressing fears and myths associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The workshop will cover the following topics:

• The 10 warning signs
• Basic overview of Alzheimer’s
• Risk Factors
• What is involved in getting a diagnosis
• Benefits of early detection, including accessing available treatment, planning for the future and participating in clinical trials.

Presenter: Adele Tiberius

Date: May 28, 2013
Time: 6 - 7 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Mercy Community Education Center Conference Room #2
2459 Stewart Parkway
Roseburg, OR 97471

The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is life-changing and leads to many
questions. What will this mean for me and my family? How do I plan for
the future? Where can I get the help I need? Join us for this three-part
program where you will hear from others who have been where you are.
We will discuss what you need to know, what you need to plan, and what
you can do as you navigate this chapter of your life.
This interactive program is for people with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s
disease or a related dementia.

Topics covered will include:

• Understanding Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss
• Partnering with your medical team
• Effective communication and telling others about the diagnosis
• Coping with changes and making decisions
• Daily strategies and safety issues
• Opportunities for supporting research
• Resources for people with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease

Presenter: Ruth J. Bichsel & Sarah Holland 

Date: May 9, 16, & 23 2013
Time: 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Alzheimer's Association, Cascade Coast Region Office
1000 Willagillespie, Suite 100
Eugene, OR 97401

Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. It is a progressive and fatal brain disease that is the most common form of dementia. This workshop is presented by the Alzheimer’s Association and is for anyone who wants to know more about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The workshop’s addresses symptoms and effects of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia; how Alzheimer’s affects the brain; causes and risk factors; how to find out if it’s Alzheimer’s disease; the benefits of early detection; how to address a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease; stages of the disease and treatments.

Presenter: Ruth Bichsel, Care Navigator

Date: May 22, 2013
Time: 6 - 7 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Willamalane Adult Activity Center
215 West C St
Springfield, OR 97477

Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. It is a progressive and fatal brain disease that is the most common form of dementia. This workshop is presented by the Alzheimer’s Association and is for anyone who wants to know more about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The workshop’s addresses symptoms and effects of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia; how Alzheimer’s affects the brain; causes and risk factors; how to find out if it’s Alzheimer’s disease; the benefits of early detection; how to address a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease; stages of the disease and treatments.

Presenter: Chapter Staff

Date: June 25, 2013
Time: 6 - 7 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Mercy Community Education Center Conference Room #2
2459 Stewart Parkway
Roseburg, OR 97471

In the early stage of Alzheimer’s disease, families face new questions as
they adjust. What does the diagnosis mean? What kinds of plans need
to be made? What resources are available to help? Join us for this 3-part
series to hear practical answers to the questions that arise in the early
stage. Hear from those directly affected and learn what you can do to cope
with the changes that come with an early-stage diagnosis.

Presenter: Ruth J. Bichsel & Sarah Holland 

Date: June 4, 11, & 18 2013
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Alzheimer's Association, Cascade Coast Region Office
1000 Willagillespie, Suite 100
Eugene, OR 97401

When should a person with dementia stop driving? This session gives the caregiver and family the necessary tools to address safety issues associated with driving, warning signs, ways to positively communicate safety concerns, solutions for alternative transportation, and shared decision making about when it is time to give up the keys.

Presenter: Chapter Staff

Date: June 26th, 2013
Time: 6 - 7 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Willamalane Adult Activity Center
215 West C St
Springfield, OR 97477