Time:
10:30am – 12:30pm
Location:
Live Oak Senior Center Annex, 1777-A Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Presenters:
Dale Thielges and Francie Newfield
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Pre-screening and pre-registration required. Please plan to attend all three dates.
Alzheimer’s Association, Santa Cruz Office, 800-272-3900, mkaminski@alz.org
In the early stage of Alzheimer’s disease, families face new questions as they adjust. What does the diagnosis mean? What kinds of plans need to be made? What resources are available to help? Join us for this 3-part series to hear practical answers to the questions that arise in the early stage. Hear from those directly affected and learn what you can do to cope with the changes that come with an early stage diagnosis.
There will be one class for individuals who are in the early stage of Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder and a separate, concurrent class for family members of those with early stage dementia.
Living with Alzheimer’s, Early Stage Workshop Series
The Alzheimer’s Association, Santa Cruz Office, is hosting a 3-part workshop offering practical answers to questions that arise in the early stage of Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. Please plan to attend all 3 sessions: Tuesdays, February 23, March 1, and 8, 10:30am – 12:30pm, at the Live Oak Senior Center Annex, 1777-A Capitola Road, Santa Cruz. There is no cost, but pre-screening and pre-registration are required. Contact 800-272-3900 or mkaminski@alz.org.
Event #2:
Alzheimer’s Association: Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior
Date:
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Time:
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location:
Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Valley Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Pre- registration requested.
Alzheimer’s Association, Santa Cruz Office, 800-272-3900, mkaminski@alz.org
Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways for people with dementia to communicate their needs and feelings as the ability to use language is lost. However, some behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage. 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. Presenter: Alex Morris
Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior
The Alzheimer’s Association, Santa Cruz Office, is offering a presentation on decoding behavioral messages of those with dementia, identifying common behavior triggers and learning strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. Tuesday, February 23, 2016, 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Valley Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. There is no cost, pre-registration is requested. Contact 800-272-3900 or mkaminski@alz.org.