Dallas,Texas October 15, 2009 The Alzheimer's Association, Greater Dallas Chapter has released its schedule of Caregiver classes & Educational opportunities for the month of November. Caregiver classes are designed to provide beneficial and crucial information in dealing with Alzheimer's, along with proper guidance and training to assist a person living with Alzheimer's disease. Two examples of educational opportunities available are: Maintain Your Brain that covers the most up-to-date information to help you make the best decisions concerning your health and Understanding Alzheimer's disease, an introduction to the disease and what is currently known about it.
Caregiver classes address an overview of Alzheimer's disease- meeting daily challenges,communication, safety, managing difficult behaviors, and caring for the caregiver. The classes are free for family members. Caregiver classes are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. unless told otherwise. A $30 fee is required for professional caregivers. Maintain Your Brain is a one hour class and is $5. Lunch and beverages are provided for caregiver classes. To register please contact the Greater Dallas Chapter Helpline at (800) 272-3900.
Class Schedule
Richard J. Price Caregiver Conference
Wednesday, November 4
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fellowship Bible Church
9330 N. Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75231
Register at www.AlzDallas.org
Call 1-800-272-3900 for registration
Maintain Your Brain
Thursday, November 5
Begins at 6:00 p.m.
Sterling House Ennis
2500 Yorkstown Road
Ennis, TX 75119
Call 1-800-272-3900 for registration
Caregiver Classes for Family Members
Friday, November 6
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Medical Center of Plano
3901 W. 15th Street
Plano, TX 75075
Free for family members
Call 1-800-272-3900 for registration
Caregiver Classes for Family Members
Saturday, November 7
9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Alzheimer's Association Office
4144 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 750
Dallas, TX 75204
Free for family members
Call 1-800-272-3900 for registration
Caregiver Clases for Family Members
Class is in Spanish
Saturday, November 7
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Methodist Dallas Hospital
Weatherford Conference Room
1440 N. Beckley
Dallas, TX 7520
Free for family caregivers
Call 1-800-272-3900 for registration
Jolene Brackey
Creating Moments of Joy
Saturday, November 7
8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Texas Women's University
$19 for Family Caregivers
$49 for Professional Caregivers
For more information or to register call: 940.898.3416
Making Sense of Memory Loss
Tuesday, November 10
Begins at 10:00 a.m.
Coppell Senior Center
616 Coppell Road
Coppell, TX 75019
Call 1-800-272-3900 for registration
Foundations of Dementia Care
Topic: About Dementia
Tuesday, November 10
3:00 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Sunrise of Frisco
5400 Stonebriar Drive
Frisco, TX 75034
$30 per class with CEUs
$10 per class with no CEUs
Call 1-800-272-3900 for registration
Fearless Caregiver Conference
Wednesday, November 11
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Highland Springs
8000 Frankford
Dallas, TX 75252
Call 1-800-272-3921 x7924 for registration
Understanding Alzheimer's Disease
Wednesday, November 11
Begins at 9:30 a.m.
Jefferson Senior Center
1617 W. Jefferson
Dallas, TX 75208
Call 1-800-272-3900 for registration
Caregiver Classes for Family Members
Class is in Spanish
Thursday, November 12
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
La Voz Del Anciano
3316 Sylvan Avenue
Dallas, TX 75212
Free for family members
Call 1-800-272-3900 for registration
Foundations of Dementia Care
Topic: Reducing the Risk of Falls
Thursday, November 12
2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
C.C. Young
4847 W. Lawther Drive
Dallas, TX 75214
$30 per class with CEUs
$10 per class with no CEUs
Call 1-800-272-3900 for registration
Caregiver Classes for Family Members
Saturday, November 14
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Charlton Methodist Hospital
3500 Weatland Road
2nd Floof, Conf. Room 3
Dallas, TX 75232
Free for family members
Call 1-800-272-3900 for registration
Understanding Alzheimer's Disease
Monday, November 16
Begins at 3:00 p.m.
Alzheimer's Association Office, Ste. 750
4144 N. Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75204
Call 1-800-272-3900 for registration
Maintain Your Brain
Wednesday, November 18
Begins at 11:00 a.m.
Alzheimer's Association Office
4144 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 750
Dallas, TX 75204
$5 Per person charge
Call 1-800-272-3900 for registration
Foundations of Dementia Care
Topic: Understanding Wandering
Thursday, November 19
2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
C.C. Young
4847 W. Lawther Drive
Dallas, TX 75214
$30 per class with CEUs
$10 per class with no CEUs
Call 1-800-272-3900 for registration
About the Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association offers support and assistance for the more than 70,000 North Texans with Alzheimer's disease. The Alzheimer's Association staff is available for interviews on this and other issues regarding Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. For more information on the Alzheimer's Association please visit our website.
Log on to http://AlzDallas.org
Looking for a Support Group?
The Alzheimer's Association holds over 50 support groups across our service area every month. Support groups are open to caregivers, families, and anyone interested in learning more about dealing with people with Alzheimer's Disease. The most current support group schedule is always available on our website.
Support Group Schedule http://www.alz.org/greaterdallas/in_my_community_support.asp