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We believe that knowledge is power and are currently offering free education workshops online. Learn about the signs, symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, care strategies and resources for individuals impacted by Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
Dementia Conversations: This program provides tips for breaking the ice with your family so you can address some of the most common issues that are difficult to discuss: going to the doctor for a diagnosis or medical treatment, deciding when to stop driving, and making legal and financial plans for future care.
Effective Communication Strategies: Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.
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Healthy Living for your Brain and Body: Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
Introduction to Alzheimer's and Research Update: Intro to Alzheimer's takes a high level look at the disease, warning signs, the importance of early detection and resources available by the Alzheimer's Association. This session will also include conversation regarding the latest development in research.
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Know the 10 Signs: Join us to learn how to recognize common signs of the disease; how to approach someone about memory concerns; the importance of early detection and benefits of a diagnosis; possible tests and assessments for the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer’s Association resources.
Legal and Financial Planning: This program will cover information for families and individuals dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Topics covered will include:
making legal plans that fit your needs; legal documents you’ll need and what they mean for all of you; how to find legal and financial assistance; practical strategies for making a long-term plan of care; tax deductions and credits; government programs that can help pay for care
Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia: Join us to learn about the impact of Alzheimer's; the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia; stages and risk factors; current research and treatments available for some symptoms; and Alzheimer's Association resources.
Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behavior: Join us to learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.
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THANK YOU TO OUR EDUCATION PARTNERS
We offer a special thank you to our education partners for helping us raise awareness of Alzheimer's and increase support for those affected:
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