Events

Monthly Family Caregiver Education
Date: 7/13/2009

Monday, July 13, 2009, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., Alzheimer's Association, 517 North Segoe Road, Madison

Join us for this program series designed especially for caregivers. July's topic is "When it's another dementia, NOT Alzheimer's." Drs. Kim and Gail Petersen, ElderAdvocates, Inc., discuss other dementias such as Lewy body dementia, frontal-temporal dementia, and vascular dementia, along with specific caregiving tips. No registration necessary, just drop in. Questions? Call us at 608.232.3400.

Monthly Family Caregiver Education
Date: 8/10/2009

Monday, August 10, 2009, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., Alzheimer's Association, 517 North Segoe Road, Madison

Join us for this program series designed especially for caregivers. August's topic is "Holidays and vacations." Pat Wilson, Alzheimer's Association, will give you specific strategies for more successful and less stressful vacations and holidays. No registration necessary, just drop in. Questions? Call us at 608.232.3400.

ABCs of Alzheimer's and Dementia
Date: 8/19/2009
Through: 8/20/2009

Wednesday, August 19 and Thursday, August 20, 2009, 1:00-3:15 p.m., Baymont Inn & Suites, 103 W. Mound View Ave., Belmont

This two-part education series is for families of persons diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. It is designed to enhance your understanding of the disease and help you learn how it affects your loved one as well as how to deal with it day-to-day. Dr. Norton from Southwest Behavioral Sciences is our guest at the first session. Free; donations are appreciated. Please register in advance by calling 608.232.3400 or 800.272.3900.

ABCs of Alzheimer's and Dementia
Date: 8/19/2009
Through: 8/26/2009

Wednesdays, August 19 and 26, 2009, 1:00-3:15 p.m., Richland Hospital, 333 E 2nd St., Richland Center

This two-part education series is for families of persons diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. It is designed to enhance your understanding of the disease and help you learn how it affects your loved one as well as how to deal with it day-to-day. Dr. Robert Smith of the Richland Geriatric Assessment Center is our guest at the first session. Free; donations are appreciated. Please register in advance by calling 608.232.3400 or 800.272.3900.