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Alzheimer?s Association Announces July Classes In Denison, Sherman, Gainesville and Bonham
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Alzheimer's Association - Cooke, Fannin, Grayson Counties
Posted: 6/18/2009 Views: 2593 Impressions: 13492
Categories: Home Life: Health, Local News, Social Services: Social Issues, Special Promotion
Posted: 6/18/2009 Views: 2593 Impressions: 13492
Categories: Home Life: Health, Local News, Social Services: Social Issues, Special Promotion
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On Thursday, July 9, 2009, Dianna Niemann-Harris, Manager of Family Services of the Alzheimer's Association Texoma Office will offer a specialized training class on how to live with Alzheimer's. This class is designed for families providing care to loved ones with dementia and is equally appropriate for paid caregivers who work with AD and related memory loss. The six hour training covers physical care, dealing with problem behaviors, ways to communicate effectively, how to help insure the safety of a person with memory problems, and caring for the caregiver.
"This class is a great overview of Alzheimer's Disease with advice from actual family caregivers of how they handle behavior issues, meals, outings and more," said Niemann-Harris. "Anyone who cares for someone with dementia can benefit from this class and the discussion which takes place among participants," she also commented.
The July 9 Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Class is from 9am to 3pm in the Chapel at Reba McEntire Rehabilitation Center, 1200 Reba McEntire Lane, Denison, TX . Relatives of persons with Alzheimer?s or related dementias attend the class at no charge. If space allows, professional caregivers may attend for a $25 fee. Morning snacks and lunch will be provided. This class will also be offered in Bonham during the month of August, date to be announced. Registration is required for the July 9 caregiver class to insure ample materials and meals. To register call 1-800-272-3900 or email your name, address and phone number to Dianna.Niemann-Harris@alz.org. Space is limited.
A one hour presentation on Communication and Persons with Dementia will be offered during July in Cooke, Fannin and Grayson Counties. This workshop focuses on the difficulties some persons with Alzheimer?s have conveying their thoughts and how caregivers, relatives and friends can make communication easier. Communicating With Alzheimer?s will be offered by Manager of Family Services Dianna Niemann-Harris
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Noon to 1 pm Bonham SNAP Center
1228 Lynn, Bonham, TX
Thursday, July 23, 2009
3 to 4pm The Wheeler House ALF
2310 E. Broadway, Gainesville, TX
Thursday, July 30, 2009
2 to 3pm at The Renaissance
3701 Loy Lake Road, Sherman, TX
For more information on these educational programs or to schedule a speaker on Alzheimer's disease please contact Dianna.Niemann-Harris @ alz.org or call 903-416-1035.
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