Alzheimer's tips and upcoming webinars for Oct. 2023
Storms and Daily Routines
Planning is key when caring for someone with dementia. Maintain routines for those living with Alzheimer’s, as much as possible, during weather events. View this video for tips:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mnuLTwt5UVM.
October Webinars
Tuesday, October 10, 2:00 p.m. ET
Spanish ALZ Talks Dementia in the Latino Community
La Demencia en la Comunidad Latina (en español).
Algunas cosas vienen con la edad, y otras no. Acompáñenos para aprender sobre una nueva campaña para luchar en contra del Alzheimer en las comunidades hispana y latina. Los hispanos son más propensos a experimentar la enfermedad de Alzheimer pero son menos propensos a recibir un diagnóstico. Aprenda como más conciencia sobre las señales de advertencia y más recursos para familias pueden hacer la diferencia. Patrocinado por Procter & Gamble. REGISTRAR AQUI: https://alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Yy2OuGt9SoGlBhktdsYbdw#/registration.
Friday, October 13, 10:00 a.m. ET
Effective Communication Strategies
Communication is more than just talking and listening — it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, and body language. As the disease progresses individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias lose the ability to use words, but families can find new ways to connect. Join us to explore how communication changes when someone is living with Alzheimer’s, learn how to interpret the verbal and behavioral communication, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease. REGISTER HERE: https://alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pdOuuqzMtHt29GeyV7052HTdfC4tdj2It#/registration.
Thursday, October 19, 1:00 p.m. ET
What I Need to Know: Walking in the Shoes of the "Wanderer"
Anyone who has memory problems and is able to walk is at risk for wandering. Six in ten people with dementia will wander. Even in the early stages of dementia, a person can become disoriented or confused for a period of time. Is your person really "wandering" or is there meaning behind the behavior? Learn how to consider psychological, social, spiritual, and biological needs of the individual that may trigger wandering. Join us to learn strategies to support safety and minimize risk. REGISTER HERE: https://alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7uB-hQAVTcmu7lCvaKiB3w#/registration.
Monday, October 23, 10:00 a.m.ET
Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior
Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways people living with dementia communicate their needs and feelings, as the ability to use language is lost. However, some behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage. Join us to learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common triggers, and learn strategies to help manage some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. REGISTER HERE: https://alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ufuiqrz8oGdUQcntn9HnvBeDYJoRsUbiw?_x_zm_rtaid=tCvatkAgT5e2rOnAwuIpRg.1696176970741.060b17ef549caa91232ac61998812f37&_x_zm_rhtaid=943#/registration.
Tuesday, October 24, 12:00 p.m. Noon ET
Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia:
Join us to learn about the impact of Alzheimer's, the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, along with the stages and risk factors. Alzheimer’s is a global health problem with more than 6 million people living with the disease, in the US alone. Tremendous gains have been made in the understanding of the science and basic biology underlying Alzheimer’s and other dementias. These advances are leading to great strides in strategies for prevention, detection, diagnostics, and therapeutic interventions. The Alzheimer’s Association is a global leader in research, mobilizing the field to advance the vision of a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Learn about the landscape of Alzheimer's and dementia science, highlights in early detection and diagnosis, the latest advances in clinical trials, treatments and lifestyle interventions and how you can get involved. REGISTER HERE: https://alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctcOCrrzMjG9D2LUPT5sWnbPN29DFr2gQC#/registration.
Tuesday, October 24, 1:00 p.m. ET
Alzheimer's and Genes
Join the Alzheimer’s Association and special guest Dr. Margaret Pericak-Vance to explore the role genetics plays in Alzheimer’s disease. Learn how different genes influence the development of Alzheimer's and how this influence can differ based upon a person's ancestry. REGISTER HERE: https://alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uM4gTtWlQZCUOCCy7EM3HA#/registration.
Azheimer's Program Schedule
Find programs in your area, including in-person Alzheimer’s education workshops for caregivers and others, awareness programs like Brain Bus stops, and more here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xkOBz_nnP1NcyGv6tm_CXbfgBbx8AmDc_0sAm1yuwtY/edit#gid=0.
Find a Support Group
Support groups create a safe, confidential environment and a chance for participants to develop informal mutual support and social relationships. They also inform participants about dementia and help them develop skills to solve problems. Find a support group 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 www.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.