November 4th 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Bedford Court, 3701 International Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906
November 8th 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia 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.
5 Star Premier Residences, 8100 Connecticut Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 20815
November 11th 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Effective Communication Strategies Communication is more than just talking and listening-it is also about sending and receiving message 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.
Liberty Grove United Methodist Church, 15225 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866
November 16th 10:30 am – 11:30 am 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s 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.
Maggie Nightingale (Poolesville) Library 19633 Fisher Ave. Poolesville, MD 20837
November 16th 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Living with Alzheimer’s for persons with younger-onset Alzheimer’s
When someone under 65 years old is diagnosed with Younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease, the first reaction is often disbelief. This workshop provides answers to the questions that arise for people concerned about Younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Hear from those directly affected and learn what you need to know, what you need to plan and what you can do to ease the impact throughout the course of the disease.
Maggie Nightingale (Poolesville) Library 19633 Fisher Ave. Poolesville, MD 20837
November 16th 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Dementia Conversations This workshop will offer tips on how to have honest and caring conversations with family members about going to the doctor deciding when to stop driving and making legal and financial plans. The program reinforces the need to plan ahead and build a care team that communicates well and connects families to resources to enhance quality of life for everyone involved.
Rockville Memorial Library, 21 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850
November 19th 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia 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.
Damascus Senior Center, 9701 Main St., Damascus, MD 20872
November 20th 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Dementia Conversations
This workshop will offer tips on how to have honest and caring conversations with family members about going to the doctor deciding when to stop driving and making legal and financial plans. The program reinforces the need to plan ahead and build a care team that communicates well and connects families to resources to enhance quality of life for everyone involved.
Kensington Park Library, 4201 Knowles Ave, Kensington, MD 20895
All classes are open to the public unless indicated otherwise and do not require registration
Questions: please call Sheila Griffith, Program Manager, Montgomery County-240-844-3608 or email: sagriffith@alz.org
