Handling the Holidays
Here are some suggestions that may help to make the holidays happy and memorable by adjusting expectations, being flexible, and involving the person with dementia.
Wednesday, November 11: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm - Alzheimer’s Association, 3510 E. 3rd St. Joplin, MO
Thursday, November 12: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm - Alzheimer’s Association, 1500 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO
Monday, November 16: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Skaggs Community Health Center – Redbud Rm. Branson, MO
Brain-Chi: Martial Arts For Your Brain!
Use it or lose it – like every other muscle in our body, we have to exercise our brains to keep them strong. Mental fitness boosts brain cell growth, creating more tissue that helps make up for what’s lost as we age. Learn how laughter, sleep, exercise, nutrition, and social connectivity can make the difference
Wednesday, December 9: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm - Alzheimer’s Association, 3510 E. 3rd St. Joplin, MO
Thursday, December 10: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm - Alzheimer’s Association, 1500 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO
Monday, December 21: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Skaggs Community Health Center – Redbud Rm. Branson, MO
Know the 10 Warning Signs
This program will provide attendees with information about the difference between normal aging and Alzheimer’s disease, the benefits of early detection, as well as tips to follow up on any concerns that attendees may have about themselves or someone they care about.
Wednesday, January 13: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm - Alzheimer’s Association, 3510 E. 3rd St. Joplin, MO
Thursday, January 14: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm - Alzheimer’s Association, 1500 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO
Strategies for Relationships
Alzheimer’s disease changes the functioning of a brain. When that happens, a person’s sexual behavior can change. Discussing the changes in a person’s sexual behavior, how to deflect inappropriate behavior, and the importance in remembering that changes in behavior aren’t reflections of the person’s character – they are symptoms of the disease.
Wednesday, February 10: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm - Alzheimer’s Association, 3510 E. 3rd St. Joplin, MO
Thursday, February 11: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm - Alzheimer’s Association, 1500 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO
Treatment Options and Resources
This program will outline medications that are available, clinics that provide diagnoses and treatment, behavioral concerns and care, as well as pharmaceutical assistance programs.
Wednesday, March 10: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm - Alzheimer’s Association, 3510 E. 3rd St. Joplin, MO
Thursday, March 11: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm - Alzheimer’s Association, 1500 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO
Disease Process
A presentation on what Alzheimer’s disease is, what goes wrong in the brain with the physical and mental effects it has through the seven stages.
Wednesday, April 14: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm - Alzheimer’s Association, 3510 E. 3rd St. Joplin, MO
Thursday, April 15: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm - Alzheimer’s Association, 1500 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO
Support Options
Where do we go? Who can we talk to? From Support Groups, Senior Centers and Adult Day Centers, Independent Caregivers, This program will highlight the many community resources available for caregivers and their loved ones.
Wednesday, May 12: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm - Alzheimer’s Association, 3510 E. 3rd St. Joplin, MO
Thursday, May 13: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm - Alzheimer’s Association, 1500 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO
Home Based Alzheimer’s Care
Attendees will receive information on Activities, Driving and Dementia, Respite Care, and Medic Alert Safe Return™. All participants will receive free enrollment in the Medic Alert – Safe Return™ program.
Wednesday, June 9: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm - Alzheimer’s Association, 3510 E. 3rd St. Joplin, MO
Thursday, June 10: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm - Alzheimer’s Association, 1500 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO
