Date/Time: Wednesday, November 24, 2010
11:30 a.m.Title: Have You Lost Your Keys Lately? Description: Have you wondered if every day memory problems are something to worry about? Join us to explore the difference between typical age-related changes, Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Learn when to seek diagnostic services and where to find them. Presenter: Ginny Nyhuis, Alzheimer's Association Location: Plymouth Senior Dining Site
910 Clifford Avenue
PlymouthCost: No Charge Registration: Please call Susan at 920.892.4821
Date/Time: Monday, November 29th, 2010
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.Title: Nourish Your Noggin: The Necessities of Brain Wellness Description: Join us for this fun and interactive program for anyone 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: Sussex Community Center
W240 N5765 Maple Avenue
SussexCost: No Charge Registration: Registration is required. Please contact the Sussex Community Center at 262.246.6447 by Wednesday, November 24th.
Date/Time: Thursdays, December 2nd & 9th, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Title: Dementia Specialist Training Description: This 15-hour program is for direct care staff (nurses, nursing assistants, social workers, supervisors, administrators, therapists, etc.). It is a two day, highly interactive program that teaches the skills necessary for successfully interacting with people who have dementia. The training is fun, interesting and innovative. Role plays, case studies and experiential exercises are used throughout. A certificate of completion will be provided at the end of training. Presenter: Krista Scheel, Alzheimer's Association Location: Alzheimer's Association of Southeastern Wisconsin
620 S. 76th Street #160
MilwaukeeCost: $100. We are able to offer staff from skilled nursing facilities or nursing homes a discount which means they would pay $25 per person for the entire program. The scholarship applies ONLY to staff that work within a nursing home or within a skilled nursing facility. Space and scholarships are limited. Please, no more than 3 scholarships per facility. Registration: Registration is required . Call 414.479.8800 to register.
Date/Time: Thursdays, January 6th & 13th, 2011
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Title: Dementia Specialist Training Description: This 15-hour program is for direct care staff (nurses, nursing assistants, social workers, supervisors, administrators, therapists, etc.). It is a two day, highly interactive program that teaches the skills necessary for successfully interacting with people who have dementia. The training is fun, interesting and innovative. Role plays, case studies and experiential exercises are used throughout. A certificate of completion will be provided at the end of training. Presenter: Krista Scheel, Alzheimer's Association Location: Alzheimer's Association of Southeastern Wisconsin
620 S. 76th Street #160
MilwaukeeCost: $100. We are able to offer staff from skilled nursing facilities or nursing homes a discount which means they would pay $25 per person for the entire program. The scholarship applies ONLY to staff that work within a nursing home or within a skilled nursing facility. Space and scholarships are limited. Please, no more than 3 scholarships per facility. Registration: Registration is required . Call 414.479.8800 to register.
Date/Time: February 23rd, 2011
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Title: Coffee Cookies and Conversation Description: Have you or a loved one recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia? If so, this open forum session will give you an opportunity to get your questions answered and discover how the Alzheimer's Association can help. Rather than a formal presentation, this program focuses on the questions you need answered. Location: Fond du Lac County Aging & Disability Resource Center
50 N. Portland Street
Fond du LacCost: Free and open to the public Registration: Contact Tammy Dickman at 920.948.8745 or email tammy.dickman@alz.org.
Date/Time: March 10, 2011
1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Title: The Alzheimer's Project: The Memory Loss Tapes Screening and Discussion Description: Join us at this opportunityto view "The Memory Loss Tapes", a segment of The Alzheimer's Project produced by HBO. This film provides an intimate look into the lives of seven individuals living with Alzhiemer's disease. A discussion will follow the 90 minute video. Presenter: Tammy Dickman, Alzheimer's Association Location: Fond du Lac County Aging and Disability Resource Center
50 N. Portland Street
Fond du LacCost: Free and open to the public. Registration: Not required .
