Alzheimer’s Association Offers Advice & Assistance On Identifying & Addressing Dementia

Early detection can help and lessen impacts of Alzheimer’s

In March, the Washington State Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association is offering on-line education and advice on addressing dementia – including, on March 9^th, ‘Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia’ and, on March 15^th, ’10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s’.

The Alzheimer’s Association has a 24/7 Helpline available for information, guidance, and connection to local resources – at 1-800-272-3900. They also provide support groups for those dealing with dementia, either personally or as a caregiver, with the groups currently held virtually but meeting in-person in Ballard or Green Lake once the pandemic ends.

With all the stress, and strange situations we find ourselves in these days, it is important to know the genuine signs of dementia.

For those who want to learn more about this insidious and often mis-understood illness, consider attending one of the dozen live webinars available (from the comfort of home,) with time for questions and answers on:

March 1^st – ‘Dementia Conversations’ from 2p – 3:30p
March 2^nd – ‘Healthy Living for your Brain & Body’ from 3p – 4:30p
March 9^th – ‘Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia’ from 10a – 11:30a
March 10^th – ‘Healthy Living for your Brain & Body’ from 11a – 11:45a
March 11^th – ‘Informacion para Entender La Enfermedad de Alzheimer y La Demencia’ (In Spanish) from 3p – 4:30p
March 15^th – ‘10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s’ from 10a – 11:30a
March 17^th – ‘Effective Communication Strategies’ from 9a – 10:30a
March 17^th – ‘Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia’ from 1p – 1:45p
March 22^nd – ‘Understanding & Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior’ from 1p – 2:30p
March 24^th – ‘Dementia Conversations’ from 1p – 1:45p
March 25^th – ‘Effective Communications Strategies’ from 3p – 4:30p
March 30^th – ‘Living With Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers’ – Younger Onset’ from 11a – 12:30p
March 31^st – ‘10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s’ from 3p – 4:30p
March 31^st – ‘Understanding & Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior’ from 3p – 4:30p

Find out more about Dementia, and Alzheimer’s, including how to register for a live webinar (or watching one pre-recorded,) on the ALZWA.org/education website (click here.) Find more information, and resources, including ways you can help those struggling with this illness, on the ALZWA.org website.