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Alzheimer's Association "Effective Communication Strategies"

Wednesday, October 7 at 1:00pm at the Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

This free workshop is designed to provide practical information and resources to help dementia caregivers learn to decode verbal and behavioral messages from people with dementia.

Topics covered include:

• Identify the communication changes that happen due to Alzheimer’s disease.

• Learn how to decode verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia.

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• Identify strategies to help connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.

For more information and/or to register, call 800.272.3900.

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