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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!
November 1, 1 pm
Basics of Alzheimer's Disease
Gilmer County Hospice Services
Shawnee Hall
Contact: Amy Ernst, 1.800.491.2717
November 9, 11 am
Basics of Alzheimer's Disease
Ranson Senior Center
Contact: Amy Ernst, 1.800.491.2717
Novembere 12, 1 pm
Basics of Alzheimer's Disease
Braxton County Senior Center
Gassaway, WV
Contact: Jody Bell, 1.304.750.6102
November 12, 2:30 pm
Caregiver Stress
Braxton County Senior Center
Gassaway, WV
Contact: Jody Bell, 1.304.750.6102
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. Be sure to pack your lunch!
Charleston Office
Every Third Wednesday
Oct. 21 Communication, Behaviors & Alzheimer's
Nov. 18 Caring for the Caregiver
Dec. 16 Legal & Financial Issues & Alzheimer's
Jan. 20 Options for Care & How to Make Those Decisions
Mid-Ohio Valley Office, Parkersburg
Every Fourth Thursday
Oct. 22 Communication, Behaviors & Alzheimer's
Nov. 26 Caring for the Caregiver
Dec. 17 Legal & Financial Issues & Alzheimer's
Jan. 28 Options for Care & How to Make Those Decisions
Northern Regional Ofice, Morgantown
Every Third Tuesday
Oct. 20 Communication, Behaviors & Alzheimer's
Nov. 17 Caring for the Caregiver
Dec. 15 Legal & Financial Issues & Alzheimer's
Jan. 19 Options for Care & How to Make Those Decisions
Community 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, http://www.wvhca.org/ for more information on selecting a long term facility.
