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Understanding Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease |
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Tuesday, March 16, 10 — 11:30 a.m.
Cameron Park
A collaboration with El Dorado Family Caregiver Support Program
Cameron Park Community Center
2502 Country Club Drive
Call to register: Denise Davis, 1.916.930.9080
Friday, May 7, 1:30-2:30
San Jose
Understanding Memory Loss and Alzheimer’s Disease
Kaiser, Family Health Center
276 International Center, 2nd Floor, Room 4
Registration (free): education@alznorcal.org |
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Compassionate Communication and Challenging Behaviors |
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Tuesday, March 9, 1:30 – 3 p.m.
Petaluma
Petaluma People Services
25 Howard Street
To register: 1.707.573.1210
March 18, 1 — 3 p.m.
Reno
Compassionate Communication and Challenging Behaviors
Alzheimer’s Association, Suite 180
1301 Cordone Ave.
Call to register: 1.775.786.8061
Tuesday, March 23, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Castro Valley
Castro Valley United Methodist Church
19806 Wisteria Street
Registration contact: Carol Sugimura, 1.510.581.3486
Wednesday, March 31, 4 – 6 p.m.
Novato
Compassionate 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.
Atria Tamalpais Creek
853 Tamalpais Ave.
To register: 1.415.472.4340
April 22, noon — 2 p.m.
Incline Village
Compassionate Communication and Challenging Behaviors
Aspen Grove
960 Lake Shore Blvd.
Call to register: 1.775.786.8061
Monday, April 26, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Santa Cruz
Elena Baskin/Live Oak Senior Center, Annex
1777-A Capitola Road
Info: 1.831.464.9982
Friday, June 4, 1:30-2:30
San Jose
Compassionate Communication
(Connecting and Communication with Someone with Dementia)
Kaiser, Family Health Center
276 International Center, 2nd Floor, Room 4
Registration (free): education@alznorcal.org |
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Savvy Caregiver |
Savvy Caregiver training is for family caregivers only.
If you are a paid professional, please visit our Professional Education page.
Savvy classes are held in each area once or twice annually. This is a six week course. |
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Monterey
Tuesdays, April 13, 20, 27 and May 4, 11, 18
Location and time TBA
Pre-registration is required
Call to register: Pat Potter, 1.831.647.9890 or
Pat.Potter@alznorcal.org
Alameda
Tuesdays, April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 and June 1
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Mastick Senior Center, Classroom E
1155 Santa Clara Ave.
Call to register: Heather Gray, 1.925.284.7942 or Heather.Gray@alznorcal.org |
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Early Stage Dementia Educational Classes |
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These groups are designed for persons with memory loss due to Early Stage Alzheimer’s or related disorder. Separate, concurrent groups for family members are available. Meet others in similar situations and share strategies for living with memory loss. Groups led by compassionate, professional facilitators.
If you or a loved one has a diagnosis of early stage Alzheimer’s, please contact Judy Filippoff, MSW, Early Stage Program coordinator at the Alzheimer’s Association at 1.800.272.3900.
Santa Cruz
Early Stage Education Series: This three-week series is designed to help those in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or related memory disorder and their family members. Topics include: Understanding and Coping with Memory Loss, Legal and Financial Planning, and Community Resources and Strengthening Independence. A pre-interview is required. All classes take place in February at the Live Oak Senior Center located at 1777-A Capitola Road in Santa Cruz. For more information including meeting date/time or to schedule an interview call 1.831.464.9928. |
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Special Topics/ Community Workshops |
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March 10, 2 — 4 p.m.
Momentum in Science - The Alzheimer’s Project HBO Film
Fallon
HBO documentary Momentum In Science details the current explosion of knowledge within the scientific and medical commmunities - from imaging the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s, to understanding the roles that genetics and lifestyle might play, to the tremendous progress being made in the effort to develop drugs to treat or even prevent the disease.
Banner Churchill Community Hospital
Lake Room/Tahoe Room
801 E. Williams Ave.
Call to register: 1.775.786.8061
Caregiver Skills Course
Fridays, March 12 and 19, 10 a.m. – noon
Petaluma
In partnership with Sequoia Senior Solutions
This four-hour program teaches family caregivers hands-on skills for caregiving at home. Certified nursing staff will discuss adapting your home for safety, bathing and grooming techniques, incontinence care and toileting, transfer skills and more.
Sequoia Senior Solutions
191 Lynch Creek Way, Suite 102
To register: 1.707.573.1210
Caregiver Education Series
Thursday, February 25, Know The 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters
Thursday, March 25, Compassionate Communication and Challenging Behaviors
Thursday, April 22, Caring for The Caregiver
Yuba City
All classes are 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Fremont-Rideout Conference Center
989 Plumas Street, Yuba City, 95991
Call to register: Denise Davis, 1.916.930.9080
Moving A Relative With Memory Loss
Thursday, March 18, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Monterey
Monterey Library
625 Pacific Street
Registration deadline: March 15
Info: 1.831.647.9890 or 1.831.757.0531
Introduction to Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Loss
April 5, noon — 2 p.m.
Reno
Alzheimer’s Association, Suite 180
1301 Cordone Ave.
Call to register: 1.775.786.8061
2nd Northern California Lewy Body Dementia Education Seminar
Saturday, April 10
Sacramento
Please contact the Alzheimer’s Association for details 1.916.930.9080.
Click here to view the brochure.
Caregiver University
Saturday, April 10, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Hollister
Sponsored by the Health Projects Center
Jovenes: Hollister Community Center
300 West Street
Registration is required
Info: 1.831.637.9275
Making the Move with a Loved One with Dementia
Tuesday, April 27, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Castro Valley
Castro Valley United Methodist Church
19806 Wisteria Street
Registration contact: Carol Sugimura, 1.510.581.3486
Tuesday, July 6, 2:30-3:30
San Jose
Moving a Relative with Memory Loss
Kaiser, Family Health Center
276 International Center, 2nd Floor, Room 4
Registration (free): education@alznorcal.org
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Alzheimer's Research Updates |
| A program reviewing the most current treatments and research for Alzheimer’s disease |
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Wednesday, April 14, 7 – 8 p.m.
Vacaville
Latest in Alzheimer’s disease and Research
North Bay Adult Day Center
1020 Nut Tree Road
Registration contact: Sandra Perez,
SPerez@NorthBay.org
Tuesday, May 25, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Castro Valley
Alzheimer’s Disease Research Update
Castro Valley United Methodist Church
19806 Wisteria Street
Registration contact: Carol Sugimura, 1.510.581.3486 |
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Know the 10 Warning Signs |
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Monday, March 1, 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Rohnert Park
Rohnert Park Senior Center
6800 Hunter Drive, Suite A
To register: 1.707.573.1210
March 1, noon — 2 p.m.
Reno
Alzheimer’s Association, Suite 180
1301 Cordone Ave.
Call to register: 1.775.786.8061
Wednesday, March 3, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Burlingame
Burlingame Parks and Recreation
850 Burlingame Ave.
Registration contact: Arlene Castro,
ACastro@burlingame.org
March 24, 1 — 3 p.m.
South Lake Tahoe
Kahle Community Center
Rubicon Room
236 Kingsbury Grade Road
Call to register: Stan Dowdy, 1.775.883.0703, x223
April, 2010
Salinas
Info: 1.831.647.9890 or 1.831.757.0531
Tuesday, April 6, 3:30 - 4:30
San Jose
Know the 10 Signs
Kaiser, Family Health Center
276 International Center, 2nd Floor, Room 4
Registration (free): education@alznorcal.org
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Maintain Your Brain |
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Saturday, March 6, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Walnut Creek
Atria Montego Heights
1400 Montego Way
Registration contact: Brenna Shafizadeh, dormanshafizadeh@yahoo.com
Wednesday, March 17, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
San Rafael
This informative and interactive program will teach attendees the difference between normal memory loss and dementia, as well as tips and strategies for improving memory. The program will also address and offer guidance on maintaining a brain-healthy lifestyle.
Alma Via of San Rafael
515 Northgate Drive
To register: 1.415.472.4340
Thursday, March 18, 12:30 – 2 p.m.
San Francisco
Community Health Resource Center, Room 106
2100 Webster Street
Registration contact: Erin Tarica, taricae@sutterhealth.org
April 13, 1 — 3 p.m.
Reno
Alzheimer’s Association, Suite 180
1301 Cordone Ave.
Call to register: 1.775.786.8061
April 14, 1 — 3 p.m.
Carson City
Carson City Senior Center
911 Beverly Drive
Call to register: Stan Dowdy, 1.775.883.0703 x223
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Maximizing Your Memory |
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Thursday, March 4, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
San Carlos
San Carlos Adult Community Center, Chestnut Room
601 Chestnut Street
Registration contact: Bill Klieves,
bklieves@cityofsancarlos.org
Wednesday, March 17, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
San Rafael
Alma Via of San Rafael
515 Northgate Drive
To register: 1.415.472.4340
April 13, 1 — 3 p.m.
Reno
Alzheimer’s Association, Suite 180
1301 Cordone Ave.
Call to register: 1.775.786.8061
April 14, 1 — 3 p.m.
Carson City
Carson City Senior Center
911 Beverly Drive
Call to register: Stan Dowdy, 1.775.883.0703 x223
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Video Conferencing |
| COMING SOON for FAMILIES in RURAL NEVADA!!!!!!!!
The Alzheimer’s Association of Northern Nevada
(supported in part by the University of Nevada, Reno, School of Medicine (UNISOM) presents:
Alzheimer’s Education Classes, Information and Referral, and Care Consultations via Video Conferencing
(For Spanish-speaking families, translation into Spanish will be available)
If interested, please contact Vicki Lebsack at 775-786-8061
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