Practical Solutions for Alzheimer's Caregivers

Area: Gulf Coast
Audience: Community, Caregiver
Location: Brazosport College Community Education Center
120 Circle Way, Ste 2A
Lake Jackson, TX
Date: 7/21/2011
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

The Practical Solutions for Living with Alzheimer?????????????s Conference is designed to provide practical and person-centered information and skills for family caregivers of persons with dementia. The conference will help caregivers understand Alzheimer?????????????s disease and respond to behavior changes associated with the disease.

Contact Name: Ana Guerrero
Phone Number: 713.314.1314

The Basics of Alzheimer's Disease

Area: Greater Houston
Audience: Community, Caregiver
Location: George Memorial Library
1001 Golfview Dr., Richmond, TX 77469
Date: 7/21/2011
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 713.314.1313