Alzheimer's Disease vs. Dementia

Area: Beaumont and Southeast Texas
Audience: Community, Caregiver
Location: St. Anne's Catholic Church
2715 Calder
Beaumont, TX 77702
Date: 11/8/2011
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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 Jude Arceneaux at 409.832.9963

Discovering Creativity: Photography Workshop for People with Early-Stage Memory Loss

Area: Montgomery County and Brazos Valley
Audience: Community, Caregiver
Location: Kingwood United Methodist Church
1799 Woodlands Hill Drive
Kingwood TX 77339
Date: 11/8/2011
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Discovering Creativity is a workshop for individuals with early-stage memory loss and their care partners. Diagnosed individuals will participate in a photography workshop where they will learn the basics of taking photos: composition, lighting, and camera mechanics, explore the history of photography, participate in curating a photography exhibit, and write an artist?????????????s statement. Care partners will learn to develop strategies for reducing stress, experience the benefits of journaling and creative writing, and gain strategies for creating a personal support network and accessing community resources. The 2 groups will meet simultaneously. A final Artists' Reception (to be scheduled) will be a reception for participants, family, friends and community guests showcasing the artists????????????? work.

Program Pre-Requisites: Prerequisites
1. Have symptoms of memory loss and/or a diagnosis of early-stage Alzheimer?????????????s disease, dementia, or a related disorder identified by a physician.
2. Acknowledge memory loss or confusion at times and be aware of their diagnosis.
3. Have a care partner or someone who is willing to attend the workshop with them.
4. Be able to communicate with others and make themselves understood even if they can?????????????t always find the right word.
5. Have the ability to focus on an activity and follow directions.

Discovering Creativity is a pilot program which has been made possible by a grant from the Alzheimer's Association. Program participants will complete entrance and exit surveys to provide information that aids in the creation of similar programs nationwide.

Pre-registration required, please RSVP to 713.314.1313