The Alzheimer’s Association presents the 21st anniversary of National Alzheimer’s Disease Month in November with the following presentations and activities. We kick off the month early with
:La Enfermedad de Alzheimer’s: ¿Qué Significa Para La Communidad Latina?(Alzheimer’s Disease: Why is it Important to the Latino Community?)
Sabado 23 de Octubre (Saturday, October 23)
9:30a.m. - 12:30p.m
Los Pentecostales del Area de la Bahia
310 Central Ave.Pittsburg
This event only: Eren Mendez (925) 439-8217 or 800-660-1993 ext. 1387
Advances: The Latest in Alzheimer’s Research
2CEUs
Monday, November 1
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Washington Hospital
2500 Mowry Avenue, Fremont
The field of Alzheimer’s research is complex and rapidly changing. The potential causes, treatments, risk reduction strategies, and early recognition of Alzheimer’s and related disorders can be bewildering to the layperson.
Join Elizabeth Edgerly, Ph.D., Area Program Director at the Alzheimer's Association as she unravels the mystery of Alzheimer’s research – in a language you can understand!
Building a Care Team 3 CEUs
Saturday, November 20
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
John Muir Hospital
Ball Auditorium
1601 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek.
What are the components of an effective care team for the person with Alzheimer’s? From clinical care to family dynamics to community resources, learning how to create a circle of care for the person w AD and the family is the goal of this seminar.
Join neurologist Steven Holtz, MD, Associate Clinical Professor of Neurology University of California School of Medicine, San Francisco and John Timbs, LMFT, Family Care Specialist of the Alzheimer’s Association for this informative session.
Listening to Alzheimer’s 2 CEUs
Tuesday, November 16
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Mills-Peninsula Wellness Center,Hendrickson Auditorium
100 So. San Mateo Drive,San Mateo.
Many caregivers struggle to make sense of the troubling behaviors that often accompany Alzheimer’s disease in the mid-late stages, and difficulties with communication compound the problem. How can we understand, and be understood by the person with AD? And what steps can we take to diminish undesirable behaviors?
Join Alzheimer’s Association’s Family Services Manager Alexandra Morris as she explores solutions to some of the most challenging aspects of the disease.
To register, call the Alzheimer’s Association Education Hotline: San Francisco and East Bay: 1-925-284-7942; Peninsula and South Bay: 650-962-8111
Looking for CEUs? Call one of the above numbers and ask to speak to Blanca Vazquez.Approved by California Board of Behavioral Sciences (LCSWs/LMFTs (Provider #PCE1121), CNAs/HHAs (Provider #NAC6329), California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider #CEP12415) for Contact Hours, Board of Nursing Home Administrators Provider #CEP1546) Application Pending, Department of Social Services for RCFE Administrators (Provider 0205-740-2) Application Pending |
