Date/Time: Fridays, November 13th and 20th, 2009;
10:00 a.m.- NoonTitle: Dementia Basics 1 & 2 Description: Session 1: The warning signs of dementia and the differences between dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Session 2: Understanding communication difficulties, strategies for communication. understanding challenging behaviors and strategies for behavior management.
Registration & attendance for both sessions is required.Presenter: Judy Gunkel, Alzheimer's Association Location: Community Memorial Medical Commons
1st Floor Conference Room
W129 N7055 Northfield Drive
Menomonee FallsCost: Free but registration is required. Registration: For more information or to register call Barbara Friedlander at 262.253.2477 or bfriedlander@mcw.edu
Date/Time: Monday, November 23, 2009; 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Title: Nourish Your Noggin - The Necessities of Brain Wellness Description: Join us for this fun and interactive program for older adults who are interested in brain health. Learn how memory works, about age-related changes (what is normal, what is not) and how to live a brain-healthy lifestyle. Presenter: Judy Gunkel, Alzheimer's Association Location: Menomonee Falls Public Library
W156 N8436 Pilgrim Road
Menomonee FallsCost: Free Registration: Not required
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 2, 2009; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Title: Caregiver Support Group Open House Description: Does someone you love have Alzheimer's disease or other dementia? Would you benefit from the support of certified facilitators and a community of peers facing the same questions, concerns and fears? Our support groups are confidential and give persons an opportunity to share the concerns you are experiencing. Join us for an informational open house. Location: Community Room in the Elkhart Lake Municipal Office
84 N. Lake Street
Elkhart LakeCost: Free Registration: For information or to register please call Dawn Vetter at 929.459.0791.
Date/Time: Friday, December 4, 2009; 10:30 a.m. Title: The Holidays are Coming Description: The most wonderful time of the year is many times the most stressful, and even more so when trying to balance the tasks of caregiving, personal time, plus other obligations. Learn handy techniques to stay calm and collected. Explore ways to make it through the hustle and bustle in one piece. Presenter: Paulette Kissee, Alzheimer's Association Location: Lincoln Lutheran Building
2000 Domanik Drive
RacineCost: Free Registration: For information or to register please call 414.479.8800 or email Paulette at paulette.kissee@alz.org.
