Caregiving is difficult and it's important for caregivers to understand their needs and how to take care of themselves. Learn how to identify stress triggers and how to respond to stress and emotions.
Contact Name: Mallory Freitag
Email:mfreitag@alz.org Phone Number: 713-314-1339
NOV 7
Learning Together- RSVP required*
Area: Greater Houston Audience: Caregiver Location: Kelsey-Seybold Main Campus 2727 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, TX 77030 Date: 11/7/2013 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)
CEU for the staff of Paramount Rehab covering the Basics and 10 SIgns of Alzheimer's. Closed to the public.
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.
