‘They Say I Have Dementia - What Does That Mean?’

NEW BRITAIN - A diagnosis of dementia can be frightening for those affected by the syndrome, their family members and caregivers. A free Dinner with the Expert: “They Say I Have Dementia - What Does That Mean?” will be held Tuesday, Jan. 14, 5 to 7 p.m., at Arbor Rose at Jerome Home, 975 Corbin Ave. Topics will include signs and symptoms of dementia, different types of dementia and risk factors. Presenter will be Patty O’Brian, CDP, dementia specialist, Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging. Sponsors are Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging and Arbor Rose at Jerome Home.

A light complimentary dinner will be served. Seating is limited and registration is required. To RSVP, call Arbor Rose at Jerome Home, 860.229.3707.

Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging is a not for profit member of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services. Each of the 11 resource and assessment centers are designed to enhance access to services and information related to attaining optimal quality of life for seniors and their caregivers. To learn more, visit http://hhccenterforhealthyagin... or call 1.877.424.4641. Arbor Rose at Jerome Home, a managed community under Hartford HealthCare Senior Services, offers independent and assisted living and memory care. For more information about Arbor Rose at Jerome Home, visit jeromehome.org.