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August2013
Alzheimer’s Training for Caregivers and Community MembersFlorida Association for Volunteer Action in the Caribbean and the Americas (FAVACA) in association with ADACI is offering a one day training seminar on Alzheimer’s Disease and Care. The training is being delivered by Dr. Rosemary Laird, Geriatric Internist and Lecturer at Florida State University and Mr. James Smith, Clinical Director of the Alzheimer’s Project in Tallahassee Florida.
The training will include the following topics:-
- Introduction to Alzheimer’s Disease
- Identify the characteristics and stages of Alzheimer’s and related Dementia
- Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease
- Caring for the Caregiver
The training will include a virtual Alzheimer’s Disease hands-on workshop – where attendees will experience what it is like to have Alzheimer’s disease.
The training, which will be held in the Hibiscus Conference Room at the George Town Hospital, is free of cost and is open to caregivers, family members and community members with an interest in Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
Lunch will be provided.
For further information call Dorothy on 924-4170 or email: [email protected]