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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\n \n\nPlease feel free to bring your 
 lunch and covered beverage to enjoy during the programs. \n\n \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\n \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\nLearn more 
 here: Alzheimer's Association \n\n \n\nSchedule of Programs\n\n\n\nJanuary 
 24 - 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 14 -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 7 - Understanding Alzheimer's 
 and Dementia \n\nLearn the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia\, 
 causes\, risk factors\, stages\, and treatments.\n\nApril - No program 
 \n\nMay 16 - 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\nJune 13 - Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia 
 \n\nLearn the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia\, causes\, risk 
 factors\, stages\, and treatments.\n\nJuly 11 - 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\nAugust 15 - 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\nSeptember 12 - 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\nOctober 17 - 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 14 - 
 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 19 - Responding to 
 Dementia-Related Behaviors \n\nDetails common behavior changes and how they 
 are a form of communication\, non-medical approaches to behaviors and 
 recgnizing when help is needed. \n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions? Email 
 mkoslofsky@dconc.gov or call 919-560-9311 \n
LOCATION:Conference Room #3214\, Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St)
ORGANIZER;CN="Megan Koslofsky":MAILTO:mkoslofsky@dconc.gov
CATEGORIES:Finance, Health & Fitness, Law, Literacy, Social
CONTACT;CN="Megan Koslofsky":MAILTO:mkoslofsky@dconc.gov
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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URL:https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/13538470
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