November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month.

This month is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. A while ago I reviewed information on our local Alzheimer's Chapter. I'd like to highlight some of the educational programs they offer, to remind caregiving families about the tremendous resource  they are to our area. The Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter serves the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia and Southern and Suburban Maryland.

Upcoming educational programs for this area include:  

Knowing the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters;                                             The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease                       Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer's Disease                                   Living with Alzheimer's: For Younger-Onset Alzheimer's                              Living With Alzheimer's: For People With Alzheimer's                                  Living With Alzheimer's: For Caregivers

More information on these programs can be found at: http://www.alz.org/nca/in_my_community_16406.asp

These programs are offered to the community in addition to the training programs the chapter offers to local long term care facilities. For more  information on these programs please call the chapter office at:                                           3701 Pender Drive
Suite 400
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703.359.4440

Next week: Information on a new resource from the National Alzheimer's Association.

Stephanie Zeman MSN RN                                                                        Kisses For Elizabeth: Common Sense Guidelines for Alzheimer's and Dementia Care                                                                                 kissesforelizabeth.com