No one should face Alzheimer’s alone. Register for one of our free community webinars for information and resources about Alzheimer’s and other dementias from the safety of your own home.
We are currently scheduling educational opportunities. If your organization, social club, church, corporate office, etc. is interested in one of our educational programs such as “Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body,” please contact Brooke Gill.
MINDFUL AGING: Alzheimer's Awareness and Brain-Healthy Lifestyles
“Mindful Aging”is an education program designed to enhance understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and promote brain-healthy lifestyles. Participants learn about Alzheimer’s prevention, and early detection, alongside adopting nutrition, exercise, and mental health practices for optimal cognitive longevity and well-being. If you have questions, please call 434.332.9570. No registration required.
April 9 | 10 a.m.
Timberlake Senior Center
155 Rainbow Forest Dr.
Lynchburg, VA 24502
April 17 | 10:30 a.m.
Concord Senior Center
327 Midgett Farm Rd.
Concord, VA 24538
April 17 | 12:30 p.m.
Altavista Senior Center
103 Avoca Ln.
Altavista, VA 24517
10 Warning Signs of Dementia
Tuesday, April 23 | Noon
Landmark Center
227 Landmark Drive Stuart, VA 24171
Enhance your understanding of Alzheimer’s disease by joining us for a comprehensive session. Recognize the key warning signs that can signal its onset and learn to identify symptoms in yourself and your loved ones. Empower yourself with crucial knowledge to take proactive steps towards early detection and intervention. Together, let’s promote awareness and support a dementia-friendly community. Lunch provided. Please register by emailing lmartin@thelandmarkctr.com or call 276.694.3050.
Managing Money:
A Caregiver's Guide to Finances
Wednesday, April 24 | 10 a.m.
Essig Recreation Center
295 Technology Dr.
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Learn how caregiving affects finances, identify the legal and financial documents caregivers should put in place, prepare for financial planning discussions, identify risks for financial abuse and fraud and create a backup plan for care.Learn how caregiving affects finances, identify the legal and financial documents caregivers should put in place, prepare for financial planning discussions, identify risks for financial abuse and fraud and create a backup plan for care. Please call the Essig Center to register at 540.483.9238.
Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body
Thursday, June 13 | 2 or 6 p.m.
Shenandoah County Parks and Recreation Programs
1195 Hisey Avenue
Woodstock, VA 22664
Don’t miss the chance to join our informative sessions, where we delve into the most recent research findings offering valuable insights on maintaining a healthy brain and body as you age. Discover effective lifestyle choices that can positively impact your cognitive and physical well-being throughout the aging process.
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The Green-Field Library, located at the home office of the Alzheimer's Association in Chicago, Illinois, is the nation's oldest and foremost library and resource center devoted to increasing knowledge about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. To access resources and information, click here.