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Focus on families and the community facing Alzheimer’s

 

Know the 10 Signs

May 22nd at 2 p.m.: Please join us at Patriot Heights (5000 Farm Meadow Circle, San Antonio TX)  for a presentation "Know the Ten Signs: Early Detection Matters" we will be available for questions on Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias.

Please contact our office for additional information, (210) 822-6449.

June 10th at 6:30 p.m - 8:30 pm: Please join us at the Northside Learning Center (6632 Bandera Rd, Bldg C., San Antonio TX) for a presentation on "Know the Ten Signs: Early Detection Matters" if you have questions about behaviors or the early signs of Dementia.

Please contact our office for additional information, (210) 822-6449.

Educational Programs

We offer several educational programs for families and individuals facing Alzheimer’s as well as community members. Most of these programs, described below, are free of charge. 

The Stress Busting Program is for family caregivers of a loved one with dementia. The program will teach stress management techniques and relaxation/coping strategies.

More Info on the Stress Busting Program for Caregivers

The Telephone Caregiver Support Group for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.  The purpose is to reach those caregivers who could benefit from a support group, yet find it difficult to travel to a meeting site. 

More Info on the Telephone Support Group

COMING SOON:

Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers Series - This program is designed to provide caregivers with the knowledge, tools and strategies needed to cope with the unique issues that come with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.  The program covers Younger On-Set, Early Stages, Middle Stages and Late Stages, please contact our local office (210) 822-6449 for dates and locations of upcoming events. 

Early Stages Support Group - We are currently recruiting for candidates for the Early Stages Support Group.  This support group will provide a safe and supportive environment of peers who living with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia and are in the early stages of the disease process.  Participants will receive dementia-related education, emotional support, and connections with resources so that the group members may enhance their lives in the midst of the disease.  Please contact our local office (210) 822-6649 for dates and location. RSVP is required. 
 
The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease - held at different locations, please contact our local office (210) 822-6449 for dates and locations of upcoming events.
 
Know the 10-Signs: Early Detection Matters - held at different locations, please contact our local office (210) 822-6449 for dates and locations of upcoming events.

 


 

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