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Alzheimer's Association/Newton Medical Center/Sussex County Div. of Senior Services/United Way Caregiver Conference

Learn ways to better cope with caregiving for someone with Alzheimer's disease

Are you caring for a loved one or someone important to you who has Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia? If so, here is an information-packed conference to help you better cope as a caregiver. Conference topics include the current state of Alzheimer’s disease, entitlements for aged and disabled, how elder law attorneys can help, and how to understand and respond to dementia related behavior. Speakers include George C. Wang, MD, PhD, from Newton Medical Center, representatives from Senior Services, a local elder law attorney, and an Alzheimer’s Association education coordinator. Join us at Newton Medical Center, 175 High Street, Newton on Saturday November 7 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Conference is free and open to the public. Breakfast is provided. RSVP 973-586-4300.

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