South Hampton Roads We serve the cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach. We rotate our educational series between the cities. The following programs will be held at the locations below. Programs are free to family caregivers. Please register at least two business days before each program by calling our local office at 800.272.3900 or emailing cgurioli@alz.org unless noted. *Brown bag dinners are welcome. Living with Alzheimer's Series- June 6, Financial Aspects
The "Backwards ABCs" are three topics of utmost importance to quality of life for the diagnosed person and the family caregiver: communication, behaviors and activities. These topics are addressed in reverse alphabetical order, each session building on learning from the previous one. All sessions will be held on Fridays at Churchland Library, 4934 High Street, Portsmouth. Classes are FREE but you must pre-register by the Wednesday before by calling Sherry Warren at 800.272.3900 or email sherry.warren@alz.org. Classes without at least 12 registrants will be cancelled. Communication—using the five senses to connect with a person with dementia. (All Stages) Behavior –understanding it as communication and managing triggers. (Middle and Late Stages) Activities –what is meaningful and appropriate in middle and late stage? (In-home Caregiving) Peninsula/ Eastern Shore South Central Western Tidewater Alzheimer's: A Day for CaregiversEducational Classes
Orientations are listed here. Support Groups here.
All classes are FREE unless otherwise noted.
Norfolk
If you or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer's disease or dementia, the time for financial planning is now. Financial Planning for Alzheimer's disease is a workshop, presented by the Alzheimer's Association, for anyone who would like to know more about what inancial issues to consider and how to put plans in place. Program takes 2 hours. Please arrive at 5:45 p.m. Bring a bag dinner.
Portsmouth
The "Backwards ABCs"
Friday, July 26, 1 – 3 p.m.
Friday, August 9, 1 – 3 p.m.
Friday, August 23, 1 – 3 p.m.
Williamsburg
We serve Hampton, James City County, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, and York County. Contact Carol Gurioli at cgurioli@alz.org or 800.272.3900 to get on the list so you're the first to know about the next class on the Peninsula. If you need to request an orientation or care consultation, contact Douglas Panto at dpanto@alz.org or 800.272.3900.
We serve Accomack and Northampton counties. Contact Mary C. Dziedziak at mdziedziak@alz.org or 800.272.3900 to get on the list so you're the first to know about the next class on the Eastern Shore or request an orientation or care consultation.
We serve the following counties: Brunswick, Charlotte, Halifax, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottaway, Prince George. Contact Mary C. Dziedziak at mdziedziak@alz.org or 800.272.3900 to get on the list so you're the first to know about the next class in your area!
Tuesday, September 10, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Join us for a day-long educational event featuring a fun and informative Alzheimer's immersion titled, "3 Old People on a Bench", a research update from EVMS, and more. This conference will take place at the Paul D. Camp Community College, Workforce Development Center in Franklin, VA.
Cost is $10 per person and includes all conference materials, continental breakfast and lunch. Register by calling the Alzheimer's Association at 800.272.3900.
Special thanks to the Camp Family Foundation, Franklin Southampton Charities, and the J.L. Camp Foundation.
We serve the following counties in Western Tidewater: Emporia, Franklin, Greensville, Isle of Wight, Southampton, Suffolk, Sussex. Contact Mary C. Dziedziak at mdziedziak@alz.org or 800.272.3900 to get on the list so you're the first to know about the next class in your area!
Updated 6/5/2013
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