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SUMMARY:Alzheimer's Association Dementia and Caregiving Education Programs
DESCRIPTION:Alzheimer's Association Dementia and Caregiving Education 
 Programs \n\nJoin the Alzheimer's Association - Eastern North Carolina 
 Chapter and Durham County Library for a year of informative programs 
 designed to support and educate caregivers helping to provide them with the 
 tools they need to successfully provide compassionate care for individuals 
 living with dementia and themselves.\n\nPlease feel free to bring your 
 lunch and covered beverage to enjoy during the programs. \n\nThe programs 
 are in room 3214 located on the third floor from 12 pm-1 pm at the Main 
 Library located at 300 North Roxboro Street. \n\nSeating is limited and 
 registration is appreciated\, however feel free to drop in and seats should 
 be available. Programs are free and will last about an hour. Choose to 
 attend the programs most helpful to you! You do not need a Durham County 
 Library card to register and attend the programs.\n\nParking is available 
 in the library parking lot or at the North Queen Street Garage which is 
 located at 115 North Queen Street which is directly across the street from 
 the library behind the apartments. Parking is free in the garage. Please 
 bring your parking ticket to a service point for validation. \n\n\n\nThe 
 Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other 
 dementia — by accelerating global research\, driving risk reduction and 
 early detection\, and maximizing quality care and support. \n\n 
 \n\n\n\nSchedule of Programs for 2026 \n\nJanuary 16 - Healthy Living for 
 your Brain and Body \n\nProvides science-based recommendations on how 
 certain behaviors affect the brain and body and strategies for healthy 
 decision-making in key areas.\n\nFebruary 20 -10 Warning Signs of 
 Alzheimer's \n\nLearn about the warning signs of Alzheimer’s and the 
 differences between normal aging and dementia and strategies for addressing 
 concerns. \n\nMarch 20 - Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia \n\nLearn 
 the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia\, causes\, risk factors\, 
 stages\, and treatments.\n\nApril 17 - Building Foundations of 
 Caregiving\n\nFocuses on helping the person living with dementia take part 
 in daily activities\, providing the right amount of support and balancing 
 safety and independence while managing expectations. \n\nMay 15 - 
 Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia \n\nLearn the difference between 
 Alzheimer's and dementia\, causes\, risk factors\, stages\, and 
 treatments\n\nJune 12 - Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances 
 \n\nLearn about the costs of caregiving and the benefits of early planning 
 and how to avoid financial abuse and fraud\; start a conversation about 
 finances\, assess legal and financial needs\; and find support. 
 \n\n\n\nJuly 17 - Exploring Care and Support Services \n\nExamines how best 
 to prepare for future care decisions and changes including respite care\, 
 residential care\, and end of life care.\n\nAugust 21 - Dementia 
 Conversations: Driving\, Doctor Visits and Legal & Financial \n\nOffers 
 tips on how to have conversations with family about the challenging and 
 uncomfortable topics of going to the doctor\, deciding when to stop 
 driving\, and making legal and financial plans.\n\nSeptember 18 - Healthy 
 Living for your Brain and Body \n\nProvides science-based recommendations 
 on how certain behaviors affect the brain and body and strategies for 
 healthy decision-making in key areas.\n\nOctober 16 - 10 Warning Signs of 
 Alzheimer's \n\nLearn about the warning signs of Alzheimer’s and the 
 differences between normal aging and dementia and strategies for addressing 
 concerns.\n\nNovember 20 - Caregiving During the Holidays \n\nUnderstand 
 what caregivers are facing during the holiday season\, ways to support 
 them\, and strategies to adjust expectations and holiday plans. 
 \n\nDecember 18 - Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors \n\nDetails 
 common behavior changes and how they are a form of communication\, 
 non-medical approaches to behaviors and recognizing when help is needed. 
 \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email mkoslofsky@dconc.gov or call 919-560-9311 
 \n\n \n\nImage description: A black and white photo of a pair hands holding 
 each other in a gesture of comfort and warmth. \n
LOCATION:Conference Room #3214\, Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St)
ORGANIZER;CN="Megan Koslofsky":MAILTO:mkoslofsky@dconc.gov
CATEGORIES:Classes & Lectures, Durham, Health & Fitness, Social
CONTACT;CN="Megan Koslofsky":MAILTO:mkoslofsky@dconc.gov
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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URL:https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/15606318
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