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Event Details for Tuesday, January 21, 2014


JAN
21

Communicating and Interacting with Persons with Dementia-RSVP required

Area: Greater Houston
Audience: Community, Caregiver
Location: The Solana Vintage Park
19929 Chasewood Park Dr, Houston, TX 77070
Date: 1/21/2014
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM


Alzheimer?????s disease dramatically alters the dynamics between the diagnosed individual and his or her loved ones. Family and friends of persons with Alzheimer?????s frequently feel that their loved one is no longer the person he or she once was.

This presentation provides caregivers with tools for effectively communicating and connecting with persons with dementia. Specifically it will cover nonverbal vs. verbal communication, positive physical approach, person-centered approach, and activity development.

Contact Name: Elaine Kiehler Memory Care Manager
Phone Number: 281-205-5956


JAN
21

Topic: Reconnect: Communication and Alzheimer's

Area: Montgomery County and Brazos Valley
Audience: Community
Location: Autumn Leaves of the Woodlands - 10700 Montfair Blvd.
The Woodlands, TX 77382
Date: 1/21/2014
Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Discover more effective ways to communicate and connect with your loved one in this interactive presentation.

Contact Name: Jackie Love
Email: jlove@autumnleaves.com
Phone Number: 832-732-5476


JAN
21

10 Warning Signs presentation

Area: Beaumont and Southeast Texas
Audience: Community
Location: Silsbee Citizen Center
1108 N 5th Street
Silsbee, TX 77656
Date: 1/21/2014
Time: 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM

The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's versus typical aging will be discussed and questions will be answered by the Regional Outreach Coordinator.
Contact Name: Clarissa Urban
Email: curban@alz.org
Phone Number: 409.833.1613


JAN
21

Reconnect Presentation

Area: Greater Houston
Audience: Community, Caregiver
Location: Autumn Leaves Riverstone
20313 South University Blvd.
Missouri City, TX 77459
Date: 1/21/2014
Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

This presentation discusses the challenges in communication with those that have Alzheimer's Disease, and some ways to communicate more effectively and create meaning with interaction.
Contact Name: Sarah Taylor
Email: staylor@alz.org


 


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