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We offer several educational programs for families and individuals facing Alzheimer’s, as well as for community members. Most of these programs, described below, are free of charge. In addition to the program titles below, we can work in partnership with you to tailor a presentation for your church, business, or other community group. Some of the programs we can offer include "An Overview of Dementia" and "When is Memory Loss Serious." Please contact the office nearest you to schedule a presentation.
Annual Educational Symposia
Each year, the Alzheimer's Association - South Carolina Chapter sponsors several educational conferences. These conferences feature opportunities for professionals in the senior care industry to obtain continuing educational units while refreshing and upgrading their skill working with dementia clients. Family caregivers also benefit from educational opportunities, and no-cost in-home care can be obtained through the chapter to attend. For more information on obtaining a sitter for your loved one so that you can attend one of our educational conferences, call the Alzheimer's office nearest you.
Please mark your calendar for the upcoming conferences and symposia:
Aiken Caregivers' Conference
July 9, 2009, 8am-4pm
Newberry Hall
117 Newberry Street SW, Aiken, SC 29801
Cost: $25 (includes breakfast and lunch)
Please call Christina Reed at 803-642-8444 for more information.
17th Annual Educational Symposium:
Gone Fishing for Solutions
August 14, 2009
8:00 - 4:00pm
Brookland Banquet and Conference Center
1006 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia
Please register by August 3 by calling 1-800-636-3346 or 803-269-9285.
Educational Dinner for Physicians, Pharmacists and Nurse Practioners
Columbia
August, 2009
More details to follow.
Partnering with Your DoctorTM
This is a program designed to help those who have Alzheimer's and their family members participating in their care to know how to maximize the time with their physicians and other health care professionals to receive quality care. For more information, contact the office nearest you.
Maintain Your BrainTM
Want to know what you can do to reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's? Capitalizing on the findings of cutting edge research, this program teaches Baby Boomers and seniors who have not been diagnosed with dementia how to make lifestyle choices that will help safeguard their cognitive health. For more information, contact the office nearest you.
