Saturday, June 1, 2019

Alzheimer’s Association - National Capital Area Chapter, Education Programs

June 5th, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm 
The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’sDesigned for those who want to learn more about the warning signs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and those who have noticed memory or thinking changes in themselves or others. This program explores the most common warning signs of Alzheimer’s and to help you understand what is normal aging and what is not.
Montgomery Village Health Care Center 19301 Watkins Mill Rd. Montgomery Village, MD 20886
June 11th, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm 
Healthy Living for your Brain and Body
At any age, there are lifestyle habits we can adopt to help maintain or even potentially improve our health, keep our brains well and possibly delay the onset of cognitive decline. This workshop covers four areas of lifestyle habits that are associated with healthy aging. This program is designed for individuals of any age who are looking for information and hands on tools to help incorporate recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
Brookdale Senior Living- Potomac 11215 Seven Locks Rd Potomac, Maryland 20854

June 13th, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease

The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease makes planning for the future more important than ever. Concerns about care provision and programs that can help offset costs mean that families need accurate information about legal and financial planning specific to the disease. This workshop will help you learn how to access legal and financial resources near you.
Gaithersburg Library - 18330 Montgomery Village Ave., Montgomery Village, MD 20886

June 25th, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm 
Effective Communication Strategies
Communication is more than just talking and listening- it is also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language. This program explores how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s disease. Learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia and identify strategies to help connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.
Fox Hill Residences - 8300 Burdette Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817


Alzheimer's Association Care Consultation Services Feel overwhelmed and confused after a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or dementia? We're here to help. Our care consultation services are designed to provide you and family support in coping with dementia (form pre-diagnosis to end-of-life). You will receive one on one advice to better understand the disease, to manage care, and to make more informed treatment decisions.

Questions: please call Sheila Griffith, Program Manager, Montgomery County-240-428-1342 or email: sagriffith@alz.org