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We offer several educational programs for families and individuals facing Alzheimer’s, as well as community members. Most of these programs, described below, are free of charge.
Upcoming Community Workshops
Call the Alzheimer's Association, West Virginia Chapter to schedule a Community Workshop in your community today! Call 1.800.491.2717 or email gabrielle.corey@alz.org to schedule a community workshop!
December 4, 6:30 pm
Basics of Alzheimer's Disease
Sunbridge of Glenville
Glenville, WV
Contact: Shannon Anderson
1.304.462.5718
Decenber 4, 11 am
Basics of Alzheimer's Disease
Council on Aging
Itman, WV
Contact: Melissa Carr
1.304.327.0600
Decembr 11, 2 pm
Basics of Alzheimer's Disease
Danview Center
Fort Ashby, WV
Contact: Jnnifer Haddix
1.304.289.3602
January 26, 5:30 pm
Basics of Alzheimer's Disease
Pendleton County Senior Center
Contact: Lyra Volz
1.304.358.2421
February 6, 6 pm
Brain Health & Wellness
Barboursville Community Center
Barboursville, WV
Contact: Gabrielle Corey
1.304.343.2717
Lunch & Learn
The Alzheimer's Association presents monthly free caregiver workshops about Alzheimer's disease and how to cope with the various aspects of the disease. These workshops are held every month at each office at noon. Contact April Lewis for more information about a Lunch & Learn near you! 1.800.491.2717 or april.lewis@alz.org. Don't forget to bring your lunch! Charleston Office: Every Third Wednesday September 17 Legal & Financial Issues & Alzheimer'sNovember 19 The Basics of Alzheimer's
December 17 Creating an Alzheimer's Safe Environment
January 21 Communications, Behaviors & Alzheimer's
February 18 Caring for the Caregiver
March 18 Legal & Financial Issues and Alzheimer's
Mid-Ohio Valley Office, Parkersburg
Every Third Tuesday
November 18 Creating an Alzheimer's Safe Environment
Decembe 16 Communications, Behaviors & Alzheimer's
January 20 Caring for the Caregiver
February 17 Legal & Financial Issues & Alzheimer's
March 17 Options for Care and How to Make Those Decisions
Northern Regional Ofice, Morgantown
Every Third Tuesday
November 18 Creating an Alzheimer's Safe Environment
December 16 Communications, Behaviors & Alzheimer's
January 20 Caring for the Caregiver
February 17 Legal & Financial Issues & Alzheimer's
March 17 Options for Care and How to Make Those Decisions
Educational Workshops & Programs
About Alzheimer's
This program takes information on Alzheimer's disease into your workplace, community group or organization. We cover topics ranging from the basics of the disease, current research to cargiving tips. Contact Melissa Gandee at 1.800.491.2717 or email at melissa.gandee@alz.org for more information.
Caregiver Stress Workshop
Learn methods and techniques to handle caregiver stress in this unique workshop that can be tailored to your needs. Whether you are a caregiver or employer, this workshop will help you cope. Contact Melissa Gandee at 1.800.491.2717 or email at melissa.gandee@alz.org for more information.
Partnering With Your Doctor Workshop
If you would like to assist us in planning a Partnering With Your Doctor workshop in your community to help families plan for and make the most of their time with their loved ones' doctors, please contact Melissa Gandee at 1.800.491.2717 or email at melissa.gandee@alz.org for more information.
The process of evaluating an choosing a nursing home for your loved one with Alzheimer's disease can be confusing. Our tool, Choosing a Nursing Home: What to Look For, What to Ask can guide you through many of the questions you may have or may need to ask when visiting facilities. You can also visit the West Virginia Health Care Association's website, www.wvhca.org for more information on selecting a long term facility.
