Davenport, Iowa July 6, 2009 - The Alzheimer's Association, Greater Iowa Chapter, is hosting a series of family education classes aimed at helping families to identify Alzheimer's and on developing effective strategies for coping with the disease.
The family education series is presented in three parts: "An Alzheimer's Primer"- identifying Alzheimer's from regular aging and a guide to finding resources; "Loving Miss Lillie" - appropriate communication strategies for Alzheimer's caregivers; and "Legal and Financial Matters" - how to protect assets while providing the best care possible for your loved one.
"With an aging baby boomer population and the country facing unprecedented economic challenges, it is important that caregivers and potential caregivers be aware of the best methods for dealing with Alzheimer's," said Jerry Schroeder, program specialist with the Alzheimer's Association's Greater Iowa Chapter, "an estimated 210,000 Illinois residents will be living with the disease by 2010. We need to make every effort to address the needs of the community. This series will help us reach out to those most in need."
The series will be held:
Mercer County: Viola Presbyterian Church, Route 17, Viola, IL
Tuesday, July 16 from 5:30-7pm,"An Alzheimer's Primer"
Tuesday, July 23 from 5:30-7pm, "Loving Miss Lillie"
Tuesday, July 30 from 5:30-7pm,"Legal and Financial Matters"
Henry County: Geneseo Community Center, 541 E North Street, Geneseo, IL
Wednesday, August 19 from 5:30-7pm,"An Alzheimer's Primer"
Wednesday, August 26 from 5:30-7pm, "Loving Miss Lillie"
Wednesday, September 2 from 5:30-7pm,"Legal and Financial Matters"
Rock Island County: In Touch Adult Day Care, 4011 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL
Thursday, August 20 from 5:30-7pm, "An Alzheimer's Primer"
Thursday, August 27 from 5:30-7pm, "Loving Miss Lillie"
Thursday, September 3 from 5:30-7pm, "Legal and Financial Matters"
Dinner is included although there is no cost to attend. Registration required; call the Alzheimer's Association office at 563-324-1022. The series is made possible by a grant funded by the Western Illinois Area on Aging.
The Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's.
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