Area: Greater Houston Audience: Caregiver Location: Kelsey-Seybold Main Campus 2727 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, TX 77030 Date: 11/21/2013 Time: 9:45 AM to 11:30 AM
The Learning Together series is an educational opportunity for individuals in the early-stages of memory loss and their care partners. Learning Together covers topics related to early-memory loss, including the basics of the disease, communication techniques, driving, and legal and financial planning.
Guidelines for participation: (1) Symptoms of memory loss or other problems associated with mild cognitive impairment, and a diagnosis of early-stage Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder documented by a physician or a clinical professional's geriatric assessment. (2) The individual is aware of their problem and/or the diagnosis and acknowledges memory loss or confusion at times. (3) The individual has a care partner or someone who is willing to attend with them. (4) The individual can reasonably engage in conversation, expressing themselves despite difficulty with word finding or speech.
*RSVPs are required to participate in Learning Together.
Contact Name: Teri Miller or Mallory Freitag
Email:tmiller@alz.org or mfreitag@alz.org Phone Number: 713-314-1353 (Teri) or 713-314-1339 (Mallory)
NOV 21
14th Annual Houston AWARE Family Portrait Luncheon
Area: Greater Houston Audience: Community, Fundraiser Location: River Oaks Country Club 1600 River Oaks Blvd. Houston, TX 77019
Date: 11/21/2013 Time: 11:30 AM
The 14th Annual Houston AWARE Family Portrait Luncheon, honoring family members and friends who have been affected by Alzheimer?????s, will be held Nov. 21 at the River Oaks Country Club.
This year's guest speaker is Raymond Benson, award-winning novelist and the first official American author of the James Bond 007 books. His latest series, The Black Stiletto, features a 1950s costumed female vigilante, who in modern day, is struggling with Alzheimer?????s disease when her son uncovers her amazing past.
Houston AWARE is a fundraising auxiliary of the Alzheimer's Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter with more than 350 members. Founded in March 2000, Houston AWARE's special projects sustain vital services for families affected by Alzheimer's disease, including education, care consultations and our 24/7 HELPline.
Taking Care of Yourself: Managing Caregiver Stress
Area: Greater Houston Audience: Community, Caregiver Location: San Jacinto College: North Campus 5800 Uvalde Road Houston, Texas 77049 (Health Science Building) Date: 11/21/2013 Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer?????s disease or a related dementia can be stressful and overwhelming. The Alzheimer?????s Association?????s Kelly McCann will discuss caregiver stress and identify stress triggers. We will also demonstrate stress management techniques and identify community resources available to caregivers.
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NOV 21
The Basics and Know the 10 Warning Signs
Area: Gulf Coast Audience: Community Location: Hampton Inn - League City 2320 Gulf Fwy League City, TX 77573 Date: 11/21/2013 Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Community presentation on The Basics of Alzheimer's Disease and Knowing the 10 Warning Signs.
Contact Name: Krista Dunn
Email:kdunn@alz.org
Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's Formed in 1980, the Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.
