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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:
4th Annual Pee Dee Educational Conference
Thursday, May 8, 2008
9:00 am - 2:20 pm (Registration 8:30 am)
Leatherman Senior Center/Senior Citizens Association,
600 Senior Way, Florence, SC 29505
Contact Linda Cello: 1.866.800.4460 or linda.cello@alz.org.
7th Annual Elks Educational Conference
“Living with Alzheimer’s: Changing, Growing, Embracing”
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
9:15 am - 3:45 pm (Registration 8:15 am)
Charleston Elks’ Lodge #242
1113 Sam Rittenburg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
Contact Fran Emerson: 1.800.860.1444 or fran.emerson@alz.org.
Download conference brochure to view speakers.
Upstate Physicians' Dinner
"Alzheimer's: What We Know and What Is Being Done"
Diagnosing, Treating and the Future
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
The Haven at the Village in Chanticleer
355 Berkmans Lane, Greenville, SC 29605
No cost, but seated is limited. Please contact Gail Marion:
1.800.273.2555 or gail.marion@alz.org.
20th Annual Upstate Educational Conference
“Update in ‘08 on Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia”
Thursday, May 29, 2008
9:00 am - 4:30 pm (Registration 8:00 am)
First Baptist Church, Greenville
847 Cleveland St., Greenville, SC 29601
Contact Gail Marion: 1.800.273.2555 or gail.marion@alz.org.
Download brochure to view speakers.
3rd Annual Dinner Conference for Doctors, Nurse Practicioners and Pharmacists
“After the Tsunami... What Then?”
Thursday, August 14,2008
5:30 - 8:30 pm at The Summit Club
Bank of America Tower, 20th Floor
1301 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201
Contact Adelle Stanley: 1.800.636.3346 or adelle.stanley@alz.org.
16th Annual Educational Symposium
“A Journey in Time”
Friday, August 15, 2008
9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Registration 8:30 am)
169 Laurelhurst Avenue, Columbia, SC 29210
Contact Adelle Stanley: 1.800.636.3346 or adelle.stanley@alz.org.
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.
