Saturday, February 1, 2020

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


February 18th
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm 
Healthy Living for your Brain and Body 
Brooke Grove Nursing and Rehab Center 
18131 Slade School Rd. Sandy Spring, MD 20860

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.


February 25th 
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm 
Dementia Conversations 
The Village at Rockville 
9701 Veirs Dr. Rockville, MD 20850

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 workshop 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.


All classes are open to the public and do not require registration

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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

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The Alzheimer's Association provides support in person and via its 24/7 Telephone Helpline
800.272.3900
https://www.alz.org/nca