Communicating and Interacting with Persons with Dementia

Area: Greater Houston
Audience: Community, Caregiver
Location: Magnolia Estates
101 Normandy St. Houston, TX 77015
Date: 12/18/2012
Time: 11:30 AM to 12:30 AM

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: Annie Trinh
Email: annie.trinh@alz.org
Phone Number: 713. 314. 1355

Know the 10 Signs

Area: Beaumont and Southeast Texas
Audience: Community, Caregiver
Location: Legacy Senior Housing
3225 Lake Arthur Dr.
Port Arthur, Texas 77642
Date: 12/18/2012
Time: 10:00 AM

Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer?????s disease or another dementia. Alzheimer?????s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. Join us to learn more about Alzheimer?????s and the 10 warning signs that may indicate that you or a loved one has developed it.

Contact Name: Clarissa Urban
Email: curban@alz.org
Phone Number: 409.833.1613