Monthly Alzheimer’s Association Education Series
We hope you’ll join us for this special educational series presented in partnership with The Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Missouri. Each month we’ll be exploring a new topic with the most up to date resources and research to support. The series will be held once a month on a Wednesday from 10:30-11AM in our Independent Living Theatre. Please be sure to sign in at the front desk. See below for our scheduled dates and details of each educational talk.
RSVP now by selecting a topic and date or by calling our Valeo Director, Heather Haney, at (636) 463-9112.
Wednesday, May 10: Understanding Alzeheimer’s
Wednesday, June 14: Managing money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances
Wednesday, July 12: Effective Communication Strategies
Wednesday, August 9: Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior
Wednesday, September 13: Dementia Conversations
Wednesday, October 11: Healthy Living For Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research
Educational Series Schedule
Wednesday, May 10: Understanding Alzeheimer’s
ALZHEIMER’S IS NOT NORMAL AGING. It’s a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior.
Join us to learn about:
» The impact of Alzheimer’s.
» The difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia.
» Alzheimer’s disease stages and risk factors.
» Current research and treatments available to address some symptoms.
» Alzheimer’s Association resources.
Wednesday, June 14: Managing money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances:
If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or another chronic illness, it’s never too early to put financial plans in place.
Join us to learn tips for managing someone else’s finances, how to prepare for future care costs and the benefits of early planning.
Wednesday, July 12: Effective Communication Strategies
Communication is more than just talking and listening — it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, and body language. As the disease progresses, individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias lose the ability to use words, but families can find new ways to connect.
Join us to explore how communication changes when someone is living with Alzheimer’s, learn how to interpret the verbal and behavioral communication, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.
Wednesday, August 9: Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior
Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways people living with dementia communicate their needs and feelings as the ability to use language is lost. However, some behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage.
Join us to learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common triggers, and learn strategies to help manage some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.
Wednesday, September 13: Dementia Conversations
When someone shows signs of dementia, it’s time to talk. Often, conversations with family about changing behaviors can be challenging and uncomfortable. This program offers tips on how to have honest and caring conversations to address some of the most common issues.
Topics covered in the program include:
» Going to the doctor
» Deciding when to stop driving
» Making legal and financial plans
Wednesday, October 11: Healthy Living For Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research
For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how lifestyle choices may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age.
Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
