Alzheimer's Disease Programs and Resources

Come to the Foxboro Council on Aging and Human Services located at 75 Central Street, Foxboro, on Thursday, August 25^th at 10:00 a.m. for a special presentation offered by the Neponset Valley Alzheimer’s Partnership. Scott A. Ciosek, M.Div., Bereavement Coordinator from Beacon Hospice will explore the emotions involved in caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s/dementia and its impact on the entire family system. This program is open and free to the public. Call the center at 508-543-1252 to sign-up for this important program.

NEPONSET VALLEY ALZHEIMER’S PARTNERSHIP

The Neponset Valley Alzheimer’s Partnership (NVAP) works in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Association Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter. They are an alliance of family members and professionals dedicated to helping people with Alzheimer’s disease. They offer care partner education, advocacy, and patient/family support. The NVAP takes part in fundraising each year to provide scholarships which are given to provide financial assistance for someone in the community that has been diagnosed with dementia.  Applications to obtain Alzheimer’s Partnership Help Funds are available at the senior center or by calling Vicki Lowe, Executive Director, Foxborough Council on Aging and Human Services at 508-543-1252.

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE FACTS AND FIGURES

An annual report released by the Alzheimer’s Association, details the burden of Alzheimer’s and dementia on individuals, caregivers, government, and the nation’s healthcare system:

• Every 69 seconds someone develops Alzheimer’s disease
• Alzheimer’s is the 6^th leading cause of death
• 5.4 million people have Alzheimer’s in the U.S.
• Alzheimer’s and other dementias cost our country more than $183 billion annually
• About 70% of people with Alzheimer’s are cared for at home
• We expect 10 million Baby Boomers to develop Alzheimer’s
• There is no cure, yet

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION RESOURCES

The Alzheimer’s Association provides support and information on Alzheimer’s disease with a 24/7 Helpline available at 800-272-3900. For information about the Alzheimer’s Association of Massachusetts contact 617-868-6718 or visit their website at www.alz.org/MANH/.

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA

Join Community VNA for a program entitled “Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia” on Tuesday, August 23^rd from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Community VNA, 10 Emory Street, Attleboro, MA. Peter Ham, M.A., L.M.H.C., a licensed mental health counselor, will present this informative workshop designed to understand the process of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Approaches that work when communicating with the individual diagnosed with a cognitive decline will be addressed. To pre-register, call 774-203-1311 or email register@communityvna.com.