Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia
October 1st 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. It is a progressive and fatal brain disease that is the most common form of dementia. This workshop is for anyone who would like to know more about how Alzheimer’s affects the brain, detection, causes and risk factors, stages of disease, treatment and much more.
Victory Terrace, 9440 Newbridge Dr. Potomac, MD 20854
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia
October 1st 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. It is a progressive and fatal brain disease that is the most common form of dementia. This workshop is for anyone who would like to know more about how Alzheimer’s affects the brain, detection, causes and risk factors, stages of disease, treatment and much more.
Town Center Apartments, 90 Monroe St. Rockville, MD 20950
Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. It is a progressive and fatal brain disease that is the most common form of dementia. This workshop is for anyone who would like to know more about how Alzheimer’s affects the brain, detection, causes and risk factors, stages of disease, treatment and much more.
Town Center Apartments, 90 Monroe St. Rockville, MD 20950
Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease
October 2nd 10:30 am – 11:30 am
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 program is a two part interactive program where you can learn how to put plans in place, how to access legal and financial resources near you.
Oasis at Macy’s Home Store, 7125 Democracy Blvd. Bethesda, MD 20817
Healthy Living for your Brain and Body
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 program is a two part interactive program where you can learn how to put plans in place, how to access legal and financial resources near you.
Oasis at Macy’s Home Store, 7125 Democracy Blvd. Bethesda, MD 20817
Healthy Living for your Brain and Body
October 5th 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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 program 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.
Rockville Memorial Library, 21 Maryland Ave. Rockville, MD 20850
Living with Alzheimer’s…for Caregivers
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 program 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.
Rockville Memorial Library, 21 Maryland Ave. Rockville, MD 20850
Living with Alzheimer’s…for Caregivers
October 16th, October 23rd, October 30th 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
This 3-part series of programs provide answers to the question that arise in the early, middle and late stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
Arden Courts of Silver Spring, 2505 Musgrove Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20904
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
Arden Courts of Silver Spring, 2505 Musgrove Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20904
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
October 19th 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it’s time to learn the facts. This workshop is for everyone. It provides compelling information about Alzheimer’s disease, a greater understanding of the difference between age-related memory loss and dementia and what to do if you see signs of Alzheimer’s.
Japanese American’s Care Fund, 12216 Parklawn Dr. Rockville, MD 20852
Effective Communication Strategies
Japanese American’s Care Fund, 12216 Parklawn Dr. Rockville, MD 20852
Effective Communication Strategies
October 26th 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
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 workshop explores 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 connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.
Japanese American’s Care Fund, 12216 Parklawn Dr. Rockville, MD 20852
All classes are open to the public and do not require registration
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-240-844-3608 or email: sagriffith@alz.org
Volunteers needed! Please visit our Program Volunteer Positions at alz.org/nca/volunteer
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's®. Visit www.alz.org or call 800.272.3900.
Japanese American’s Care Fund, 12216 Parklawn Dr. Rockville, MD 20852
All classes are open to the public and do not require registration
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-240-844-3608 or email: sagriffith@alz.org
Volunteers needed! Please visit our Program Volunteer Positions at alz.org/nca/volunteer
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's®. Visit www.alz.org or call 800.272.3900.
