First Responder Training: Recognizing and Responding to a Person with Dementia

Area: Gulf Coast
Audience: Professional
Location: Brazoria County Sheriff's Department
3602 County Road 45
Angleton, TX 77515
Date: 3/15/2016
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

The Alzheimer???s disease epidemic continues to grow. As a first responder, it???s critical to understanding how to best approach situations involving someone with Alzheimer???s disease. First responders will learn the basics of Alzheimer's disease and related dementia, communication tips, and issues to be aware of such as wandering, driving, shoplifting, and firearms.

Make your first response the right response!


Contact Name: Krista Bohn
Email: kbohn@alz.org
Phone Number: 713-314-1363