Prince George
County, VA

Alzheimer's Association
Tri-Cities Education Programs for 2016

Alzheimer's Association
201 Temple Avenue, #E
Colonial Heights, VA  23834
Phone:  804-967-2580 *  Fax:  804-967-2588
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Tri-Cities Area Programs - 2016

Pre-registration required for all programs.
Pre-register by calling 804-526-2359 or email chamiln@alz.org

All programs are Free and Open to the Public Unless Otherwise Noted.


Conversations About Alzheimer's and Dementia

Petersburg Public Library
Multi-Purpose Room
201 W. Washington St.
Petersburg, VA 23803
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
RSVP to Cindy Hamlin, Alzheimer's Association, 804-526-2359 or email chamlin@alz.org

The following are a list of dates and topics:

  • July 12, 2016 -- Living with Alzheimer's Disease:  Moderate Stage
  • August 9, 2016 -- Living with Alzheimer's Disease:  Late Stage
  • September 13, 2016 -- Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior
  • October 11, 2016 -- Living with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia:  Younger Onset
  • November 8, 2016 -- Caregiver Lifelines:  Bill Humphreys, Physician & Community Liaison, Crater Community Hospice
  • December 13, 2016 -- Putting the JOY Back into the Holidays:  Helen Peace, M.Ed., Ambassador, Crater Community Hospice

Dementia 411

The following monthly talks will address concerns, questions and answers that will be helpful to anyone whose life is being affected by Alzheimer's or dementia.  Each session will be held at Surry County Public Library.

Surry County Public Library
270 Colonial Trail East
Surry, VA  23883
Begins at 6:30 pm
RSVP to Cindy Hamlin, Alzheimer's Association, 804-526-2359 or email chamlin@alz.org

  • July 19, 2016 -- Effective Communication Strategies
  • September 20, 2016 -- Dementia Conversations
  • November 15, 2016 -- Navigating the Holidays

Know the 10 Signs -- Early Detection Matters

If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it's time to learn the facts.  Early detection of Alzheimer's disease gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future.  This interactive workshop features video clips of people with Alzheimer's disease.  Each session will be held at the Hopewell Public Library.

Hopewell Public Library
209 E. Cawson Street
Hopewell, VA  23860
Starts at 6:30 pm

  • August 4, 2016
  • November 1, 2016

Know the 10 Signs -- Early Detection Matters

If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it's time to learn the facts.  Early detection of Alzheimer's disease gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future.  This interactive workshop features video clips of people with Alzheimer's disease.  Each session will be held at the Prince George Public Library.

Prince George Public Library
6605 Courts Drive
Prince George, VA  23875
Starts at 5:30 pm

  • August 11, 2016
  • November 10, 2016

 

Dementia 411

The following talks will address concerns, questions and answers that will be helpful to anyone whose life is being affected by Alzheimer's or dementia.  Each session will be held at Dinwiddie Public Library.

Dinwiddie Public Library
14103 Boydton Plank Road
Dinwiddie, VA  23841
Starts at 5:30 pm
RSVP to Cindy Hamlin, Alzheimer's Association, 804-526-2359 or email
 chamlin@alz.org

  •  August 16, 2016 -- Dementia Conversations - Preparing the Family
  • October 20, 2016 - Legal and Financial Planning - Fletcher Cooke, Esquire
  • December 15, 2016 - Preparing for the Holidays