Understanding Memory Loss: The Basics of Alzheimer's and Dementia

Area: Montgomery County and Brazos Valley
Audience: Community, Caregiver
Location: Montgomery Friendship Center
2500 Lone Star Parkway
Montgomery, TX 77356
Date: 10/19/2011
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Many people use Alzheimer?????????????s disease and dementia interchangeably without a clear distinction between what each word means. This presentation will go over the important difference between the two terms. It will explore the various types of dementias and the science behind Alzheimer?????????????s. Participants will come away with a better understanding of the symptoms of Alzheimer?????????????s disease, the progression of the disease, and the available treatments and medications.

Please RSVP to Nan Price at 936.756.5828, ext. 26 or 936.597.9904
Email: montacoor@tfc-seniorservices.org

Reconnect; Communicating and Interacting with Persons with Dementia

Area: Greater Houston
Audience: Community, Caregiver
Location: Sugar Creek Baptist Church
West Campus Building, Rm. 130
13303 Southwest Freeway
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Date: 10/19/2011
Time: 6:30 PM to 7:45 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.

Please RSVP to: jbmack@sugarcreek.net or 281.242.2858