Understanding Memory Loss,
Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
is a FREE educational program.
Presentations are two hours in length
They are available in SPANISH and MANDARIN in some locations, as indicated
The program will cover topics such as:

• warning signs of dementia
• differences between dementia and Alzheimer's disease
• diagnosis, risk progression
• factors and research
• principles of "person-centered care"
• six steps to successful caregiving
• maintaining optimal health
• accessing community resources

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Compassionate Communication and Challenging Behaviors

Communication is more than the ability to exchange words—it is the ability to connect with someone. This program will provide strategies on improving overall communication skills in connecting with memory-impaired individuals and help prepare caregivers for possible behavioral changes and ways to respond should they occur.

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Savvy caregiver is designed for family caregivers. For paid professionals, please go to Professional Education.

Based on research by expert in caregiving techniques, this new 6-week course from the Alzheimer's Association will provide clinical-level training for family caregivers.  Many caregivers have told us they would like to go beyond introductory education offerings.  This is that opportunity. Graduate with:

• Personal knowledge, skills and caregiving outlook
• Skills to access abilities of your loved one with dementia
• Confidence to set and alter caregiving goals
• Strategies to manage activities of daily living
• Perspective on the course of Alzheimer's and related disorders

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Early Stage Dementia Educational Series

This early stage education series will meet one afternoon a week for six-weeks and is for people with a diagnosis of Early Stage Alzheimer's Disease or a Related Disorder. Participants will be interviewed prior to joining to be sure they are in the early stages, aware of their diagnosis, know what symptoms they are having related to the diagnosis and are interested in discussing these issues and learning more in a setting with other diagnosed individuals. Each participant is encouraged to bring one care partner/family member to attend the series and participate in break-out sessions. The fee for this series is $120.00. Scholarships are available. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact Judy Filippoff at Judy.Filippoff@lz.org or 800-272-3900

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Periodic workshops to help families and individuals enhance their knowledge, skills and ability to manage Alzheimer's disease.
Some topics are:

• Dementia and driving
• Strategies for success: Caring for persons with dementia
• Early stage Alzheimer's disease
• Successful interactions and interventions
• Hiring a caregiver
• and much more ...

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Chapter offices throughout Northern California and Northern Nevada offer a wide variety of topics annually

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Help for spouses, children and long-distance caregivers coping with the daily stress of dealing with Azheimer's disease and related disorders.  Additionally, groups for those in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder, who would like to learn how to live and cope with memory loss and groups for people diagnosed under the age of 65 with early stage Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder, who want to talk to other younger onset individuals about how they cope.

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Know the 10 Warning Signs

Memory loss that disrupts daily life is not a typical part of aging. It may be a symptom of Alzheimer's, a fatal brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. Every individual may experience one or more of the warning signs in different degrees. Learn what the warning signs are and the importance of early detection.

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The health of the brain plays a critical role in almost everything you do: thinking, feeling, remembering, working, and playing - even sleeping.  The good news is that we nowknow there's a lot you can do to help keep your brain healthier as you age.  These steps might also reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease or other dementia.  Simple lifestyle modifications also would have an enormous impact on our nation's public health and the cost of healthcare.  If you make brain-healthy lifestyle changes and take action by getting involved, we could realize a future without Alzheimer's disease.

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Research Updates

In recent years we have entered a period of tremendous advances in Alzheimer research. These advances occurred on all fronts, encompassing areas as diverse as genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's, imaging studies to identify Alzheimer's in the living brain, blood tests that may one day be used to diagnose Alzheimer's and how our lifestyle influences our risk or Alzheimer's as we age. Join us to learn more about the very latest in Alzheimer's disease research.

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Concerned about your memory?  Join us and learn how to tell the difference between normal age related memory loss and dementia.  You will also learn tips and strategies for improving memory.  Come prepared for an informative and interactive workshop.

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