Alzheimer's webinars, Jan. 31 & Feb. 1, 2023, and more
UPCOMING WEBINARS
DATE / TIME: Tuesday, January 31, 2-23, 1:00 p.m. ET
TOPIC: Never Forgotten: Information & Services for Veterans
DESCRIPTION: An educational program presented by the Alzheimer's Association in partnership with the National Association of Veterans and Families. The program will focus on giving you a better Understanding of Alzheimer’s and Dementia and also Aid in Attendance, a benefit for eligible Veterans that can help pay for certain types of home care. Presenters are Joe Solsona, Founder of the National Association of Veterans & Families, and Bob Busch, Alzheimer's Community Educator.
REGISTER HERE: https://alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FWOYlQKGTZOfn1O3ApGO4w.
DATE / TIME: Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 12:00 p.m. noon ET
TOPIC: Healthy Living for Brain and Body in American Sign Language
DESCRIPTION: For centuries we've known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join Carol White, MSW, CDP, CACCDT, Alzheimer's Community Educator, and Bill Ross, MS, CI/CT, Sign Language Ingterpreter to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and tips to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. In partnership with Hands Up Communications, this webinar will be interpreted for Deaf/hard of hearing people using American Sign Language. Viewers may use the closed caption feature in Zoom. Best viewing is on a regulat or laptop computer.
REGISTER HERE: https://alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckd-uqrTkvE9dhEYcv0PqG6jvWc7iWJF-c.
VIEW THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Find workshops, social events, local programs and more in your area, including in-person Alzheimer’s education workshops like Caregiver College, Brain Bus stops and more. View the program schedule here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xkOBz_nnP1NcyGv6tm_CXbfgBbx8AmDc_0sAm1yuwtY/edit.
COMMUNITY RESOURCE FINDER
Search for resources and more through the Community Resource Finder. Find additional resources and programs within your area here: https://www.communityresourcefinder.org.
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP DIRECTORY
To fit your needs, attend a support group to share ideas and learn from others like yourself. Call our 24/7 Helpline at (800) 272-3900 or learn more here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gyv-zC-3L3uIi6p0YBQBKxE2MMYvJH4W/view.
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ABOUT THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
The Alzheimer's Association® is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research, with the mission of leading the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Their vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia.
Brain Bus is funded in partnership with the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. Caregiver College is sponsored in part by Senior Connection Center, Inc. and the State of Florida, Department of Elder Affairs and Sarasota County Government.
Alzheimer's Association Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, 14010 Roosevelt Blvd, Ste. 709, Clearwater, FL 33762, website alz.org/flgulfcoast, phone (727) 578-2558.
Alzheimer's Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601, website www.alz.org, phone (800) 272-3900.