Greenville Area Tips for the Holidays Tuesday, December 1, 2009 5:30 p.m. Pendleton Manor 414 Summit Dr Greenville, SC 29609 Jo Huey, The Alzheimer’s Advocate®, a nationally known speaker and author will present “Tips for the Holidays," addressing the concerns and fears of how to manage the holidays for the friends and families of person’s with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia.  This program will focus on “different” approaches rather than the “right” or “wrong” approach.  Jo will provide information that will assist in planning and decision making in seven different areas: Tradition, Meaning, Recollection, Potential for Regrets, Importance (for whom), Travel and Simplicity. Jo Huey has been working with persons with Alzheimer's disease in 24-hour care settings since 1986. She has a Master of Social Science from the University of Colorado. Her Masters thesis was: "Effectiveness of Training for Alzheimer's Caregivers". She is well known for her communication tool "Ten Absolutes". She is author of Alzheimer's Disease: Help and Hope and Don't Leave Momma Home with the Dog. The program at Pendleton Manor, 414 Summit Drive, Greenville, SC 29609 will start with light refreshments at 5:30 and program to follow at 6:00 P.M.  It is open and free to the public but there is limited seating so please call 864-569-3301 to reserve your space. Abbeville Area When is Memory Loss Serious? Tuesday, November 24, 2009 1:30 p.m.. Abbeville Senior Center 101 Center Rd. Abbeville, SC The public is invited to attend this free program to learn about the warning signs of Alzheimer's disease and current treatment available.  For more information, call the Alzheimer's Association chapter office at 1-800-273-2555. Saluda Area When is Memory Loss Serious? Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:45 a.m. Saluda Senior Center 402 West Butler Ave. Saluda, SC The public is invited to attend this free program to learn about the warning signs of Alzheimer's disease and current treatment available.  For more information, call the Alzheimer's Association chapter office at 1-800-273-2555.

 

Early Detection Matters- Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Presented by Gail Marion, VP of Programs Thursday, February 11, 2010 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Seneca Presbyterian Church, Seneca This one hour workshop was created by the National Alzheimer’s Association to help persons know the difference between normal aging and dementia.  The program features information on getting a diagnosis, the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s, treatment options, and support resources.  It also features video clips of persons with Alzheimer’s speaking about their personal experiences.  Free literature will be available.   Caring for the Caregiver Thursday, February 11, 2010 5:00- 7:00 PM Fellowship Hall Royal Baptist Church 407 East Hampton Street Anderson SC 29624 This annual conference is open to family members who have a loved one with dementia, professionals, social workers, clergy and interested others, particularly in the African American Community. Topics & Speakers include: How effective communication can help alleviate difficulties with behavior Debra Ann King, PhD, LPC/S The importance of caring for the caregiver physically and spiritually Dr. George West A light snack supper will be served.  Please reserve your place by February 7 by calling the Alzheimer’s Association at 224-3045.   Opportunities Statewide Free training offered at locations around the state by the Office for the Study of Aging, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina: "Dementia Dialogues" is a 5-session training course designed to educate individuals who care for persons who exhibit signs and symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementias. View schedule of current offerings. Each of the 5 sessions is approximately 90 minutes in length. Participants will be awarded a Dementia Specialist Certificate after completion of all 5 sessions. Recommended participants include CNAs, PCAs, nurses, family members, activity directors, and anyone who interacts with individuals with dementia. For more information or to register, please visit http://www.sph.sc.edu/osa/programs_dementia.html or call 803.318.1601.    Please check back for additional opportunities!

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